The Boston Celtics may have lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, but the game spoke volumes about Jayson Tatum. His defense on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the fourth quarter quietly made headlines, but his play as the Celtics’ offensive hub was just as impressive.
Following a string of rough shooting performances, highlighted by ill-timed pull-up threes, Tatum completely took over late. And in the Celtics’ 126-97 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday, he didn’t wait until the final frame.
Tatum was pulled from the game with 4:01 left in the third, but he still managed to pour in 30 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block before his exit.