Jayson Tatum was not having his best shooting night. Entering the Celtics' final possession, the 22-year-old star was 11-for-27 from the field, a far cry from his career mark of 45.7%.
When it mattered most, though, Tatum rose to the occasion.
With two-time Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo guarding him, Tatum banked in a go-ahead three-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to give Boston a 122–120 lead. On the ensuing possession, Antetokounmpo was fouled on the inbounds play, but he missed the second free throw to clinch the one-point win for the Celtics.
Tatum finished the night 30 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals.