Despite the dangers of reacting to early-season trends, I tried to cut through the noise to find eight of the most important stats from the Celtics’ first eight games. The Celtics improved to 7-1 with Monday night’s 123-93 win at Atlanta.

The Celtics rallied to defeat the Nets 139-114 on Wednesday, one night after their disappointing loss to the Hawks.

"Being at 26, this is the best physically I’ve felt compared to other years. I think that’s just me coming into my own," said Tatum.

Now, as the Celtics start their current regular season campaign as one of the Association's hottest teams and Tatum's increased efficiency and aggression a major part of why that is the case, even national writers are starting to openly wonder if this is the season Tatum notches that achievement.

Jayson Tatum likely thought the discussion of his lack of minutes in the Olympics was over but Bears' CB Jaylon Johnson had different plans.