The wait is finally over, Celtics fans. Jayson Tatum is back.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the six-time All-Star is expected to return on Friday night when Boston faces Dallas at the TD Garden. Tatum will rejoin the rotation nearly 10 months after he underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.
While Tatum will have to build up his conditioning before the playoffs, his presence on both ends of the floor should raise Boston's ceiling. How will he perform in his season debut?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for Friday's game.
How to watch Jayson Tatum return tonight: TV channel, live stream for Celtics vs. Mavericks
TV channel: NBC Sports Boston (local), ESPN (national)
Live stream:ESPN app
Celtics vs. Mavericks will air locally on NBC Sports Boston and nationally on ESPN. The game will also be available to stream on the ESPN app.
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For those looking to follow the game on the radio, the local broadcast will air on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Celtics vs. Mavericks start time
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Mavericks is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 6. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
Boston Celtics schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Celtics:
Date Opponent Time (ET)
March 6 vs. Mavericks 7 p.m.
March 8 at Cavaliers 1 p.m.
March 10 at Spurs 8 p.m.
March 12 at Thunder 9:30 p.m.
March 14 vs. Wizards 6 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Mavericks:
Date Opponent Time (ET)
March 6 at Celtics 7 p.m.
March 8 at Raptors 6 p.m.
March 10 at Hawks 7:30 p.m.
March 12 at Grizzlies 8 p.m.
March 13 vs. Cavaliers 7:30 p.m.
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