Jayson Tatum is preparing to return to Madison Square Garden with a familiar mindset: keep it simple.
Speaking ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the New York Knicks at MSG, the Celtics star said he isn’t thrilled to be back in the building where he tore an Achilles less than a year ago. But Tatum emphasized that his goal is to treat the game as “just another game.”
Keeping the focus on the matchup
Tatum’s comments underscore the challenge of revisiting a venue tied to a major injury, even as he looks to keep his attention on the task at hand against New York. The Celtics and Knicks meet Thursday at Madison Square Garden, with Tatum aiming to keep his approach steady despite the setting.