“We’re really looking forward to when we have everybody, but obviously we missed the big fella and what he brings,” Tatum said. “His presence on the offensive end really makes it tough for teams to switch us. When they do, we can punish them, so it was great to have him back.”

The Celtics are hoping to get Kristaps Porzingis back soon as the center deals with a mysterious "viral illness."

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will be available for the team's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. It could be Porzingis' first appearance since Feb. 26. He missed the Celtics' last eight games due to a mystery illness.