A small win: what Jayson Tatum took from Celtics Game 2 loss to Sixers
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been through a lot lately, so much so that even a playoff loss doesn't feel like the end of the world.
BOSTON — Almost 1 year ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum thought his NBA career was over when he ruptured his Achilles. He imagined the worst, wondering if he'd ever be able to take the court again and enjoy the game that he loves. That worst-case scenario never occurred though, as Tatum put in the work to not only return to action, but to also play like a superstar once more.
With this grueling journey in mind that involved re-learning how to walk, among other difficult things, it's no surprise that the 28-year-old wasn't deeply bothered by the Celtics' 111-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Of course, Tatum wanted to win at TD Garden and take Game 2 in the first-round playoff series to go up 2-0. Yet, he's been in the NBA long enough to know that not every game will go as planned, and that fretting over a result is mentally taxing as well as distracting.
So, instead of sounding perturbed at the podium after the disappointing defeat, Tatum embraced the silver lining. Jayson Tatum said despite the loss, he feels healthy: “I’m feeling good. ” “I get to walk off the court on my own two feet, so as long as I do that every game, I win a little bit.
” pic. twitter. com/FISLfZdwRh — Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) April 22, 2026 "I'm feeling good," he replied when asked about his health.