BOSTON — The Celtics were never concerned about Jayson Tatum, nor should they have been.
As Al Horford said after Monday’s loss to the Knicks, “It’s a long season. There’s going to be ups and downs, and he’s the last guy I’m worried about.”
But after three lackluster performances coming out of the All-Star break — capped by his first career ejection late in Monday’s loss — the Celtics needed a response from their superstar. Tatum said that after a few weeks on the road, he was looking forward to home-cooked meals and seeing his son, Deuce. Maybe there was something to that. Tatum returned to form on Wednesday night, scoring 41 points and adding 10 rebounds and eight assists, as he gave the Celtics the separation they needed in a 117-113 victory over the Cavaliers.
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