NBA Writer Specifies New Goal For Celtics Heading Into Stretch Run
Boston has 11 games left in the regular season, and then it's go time.
NBA Writer Specifies New Goal For Celtics Heading Into Stretch Run originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz wrote a piece on Monday identifying the new goal for each NBA team, and when it came to the Boston Celtics , Swartz asserted that Boston's main objective is to get Jayson Tatum ready for the playoffs.
"The No. 1 seed in the East is still very much in play for the Boston Celtics, as a four-game separation from the Detroit Pistons doesn't seem as intimidating with news that Cade Cunningham will miss extended time with a collapsed lung," Swartz wrote on Monday . "Still, Boston shouldn't be as concerned with seeding as they should with the continued recovery of superstar Jayson Tatum from a torn Achilles," Swartz continued.
"The six-time All-Star is starting to see an increase in minutes and is shooting the ball better as well. " "Tatum went 5-of-11 (45. 5 percent) from three in a March 18 win over the Golden State Warriors after previously connecting on just 27.
1 percent in his first five games," Swartz added. "Tatum playing at 100 percent by the start of the playoffs is the most important factor for these Celtics, who have renewed title hope with their star forward back. " JT is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday when the Celtics host the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden.