Jayson Tatum is back! Instant Reaction & Expectations

Jayson Tatum is back. Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down Tatum’s performance in his first game back from injury, discuss the atmosphere inside TD Garden and what his return means for the Celtics heading into the postseason WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jayson Tatum is back! Join Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and Chris Mannix for an instant reaction to the news of Jayson Tatum’s season debut against the Dallas Mavericks this Friday. We break down realistic expectations for his return and discuss how the team plans to manage his minutes moving forward. 00:00 Instant reaction to Jayson Tatum's return  05:00 Will Tatum start?  07:00 Mannix on championship hopes with JT back in the lineup 19:00 Who benefits the most with Tatum’s return? 29:00 Ranking the teams in the East WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break out the panic meter to gauge their concern on several Celtics topics following a 118–89 loss to the Hornets. They discuss whether it was just one of those nights, react to another scoreless performance from Payton Pritchard and look ahead to Jayson Tatum’s impending return.    WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton sit down for a new Celtics Talk Postgame Pod to discuss the C's dominant night over the Bucks. Hugo Gonzalez has a career high 18 points, Payton Pritchard leads team with 25.   1:00: Hugo Gonzalez night in Milwaukee!   10:00: Re-drafting the 2025 NBA draft class - Would Hugo Gonzalez be drafted in the top 10? 19:30: Luka Garza's impact off the bench 21:30 Tatum watch update Presented by 24 Auto Group   WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics blowing out the 76ers, 114 98, behind Neemias Queta’s career night. They also talk about Jayson Tatum’s looming return. 0:00 Neemias Queta scores career-high points in win over 76ers 15:43 Baylor Scheierman shines despite fracturing his thumb 21:05 When might Jayson Tatum make his return? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton are back to breakdown the Celtics 148-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss the Celtics historic offensive night, Jayson Tatum return clues and more.   1:00: Celtics put up historic offensive performance vs Nets without Jayson Tatum 3:10: Nikola Vučević has big night with 28 PTS 10:30: Jayson Tatum watch is on! Chris breaks down the '314' conspiracy theory Presented by 24 Auto Group   WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg breaks down the Celtics’ 103–84 loss to the Denver Nuggets, which capped their West Coast trip with a defeat and ended their win streak.    WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics’ 97–81 win over the Phoenix Suns, discussing another impressive defensive performance and what Joe Mazzulla has accomplished with this roster. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Boston Celtics’ 111–89 win over the Lakers, highlighting the team’s defensive growth, standout performances from Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard and the impending return of Jayson Tatum    WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down the Celtics’ 121–110 win over the Golden State Warriors. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.