The Boston Celtics felt a surge of life this week as new footage from their practice facility lit up social media. Jayson Tatum sent Celtics fans buzzing as his fired-up 1-on-1 work hinted at an injury return that suddenly feels real. His footwork looked sharp and his balance looked clean. More importantly, his confidence looked real. For a team battling through the season without its anchor, this was the kind of clip that flips the mood and reminds everyone what his presence does the moment he steps on the floor. Expand Tweet

The Celtics have managed to stay afloat at 15–9 , holding the third seed in the Eastern Conference, but the absence feels larger than the record shows. Tatum’s scoring, spacing, and calm in tight possessions are missing. His presence changes the room. His rh

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