Absolutely incredible! Tatum's medical miracle! Debut showdown against the NBA's top draft pick.

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Insider king Shams reports:Tatum is expected to make his season debut this Saturday in the Celtics' home game against the Mavericks...

According to official Celtics news, Tatum's status for the Mavericks game has been upgraded from out to questionable.

The former "America's Son" vs. the new "America's Son".

When discussing the topic of Tatum's imminent return, Flagg stated he grew up watching him play and was deeply influenced by his style, finding his quick return to the court simply unbelievable.

Getting back on topic, Tatum suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon in mid-May last year, meaning his recovery took less than 10 months. Yet he has managed to heal and return from such a devastating injury,堪称 the latest medical miracle in the NBA.

In the absence of Tatum this season, the Celtics have maintained strong competitiveness, currently sitting second in the East with a 41-21 record, trailing the first-place Pistons by 4.5 games.

Statistics show the Celtics are one of the best balanced teams in the NBA today, currently leading the league in points allowed per game (107.1) and ranking second in offensive efficiency (119.9).

With the return of Tatum, a six-time All-Star forward, the Celtics' odds of winning the Eastern Conference championship have skyrocketed, overtaking the Cavaliers to claim the top spot, followed by the Pistons in third and the Knicks in fourth.

Harden: ***, bro, is it necessary to push so hard? Think about your long-term career, will you?

Just kidding, you need solid skills to succeed; when you're truly strong enough, there's no need to fear any opponent.

In the nine games since Harden joined the Cavaliers, they have an 8-1 record. Harden averages 32.7 minutes per game, contributing 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7.9 assists, with shooting splits of 46.9%, 45.6%, and 83.3%.

It is widely believed that this year's Eastern Conference Finals will feature the Celtics vs. the Cavaliers. Although the Pistons currently lead the East in the regular season, their relative inexperience may hinder playoff success, and they might not be the best representative to challenge the Western Conference powerhouses.

Finally, welcome back the legendary clutch king.