Jayson Tatum dropped a master work with 37 points. He grabbed 14 boards, powering the Boston Celtics to a 107-98 win against the Orlando Magic. Even while battling the effects of an injury to his shooting wrist, Tatum as always showed tremendous grit and talent. In the fourth quarter of that game, he took control and scored 16 key points.
The match unfolded in a high-pressure arena, as the two teams battled tooth and nail for the top spot. Tatum was the best player on the floor, showcasing his offensive genius. He continued to make a strong defensive impact with three steals and three assists to his credit. He displayed his clutch gene by going an unlikely 14-for-14 from the charity stripe. Amazingly, he hit nine of those tries in just the last quarter alone!
Tatum’s injury looked bad at first, as he was seen grimacing in pain after an extremely hard foul on him while cutting to the basket. However, he quickly recovered and continued to push through the discomfort, helping his team secure a critical win that brings them one step closer to advancing in the postseason.
In his previous game, Tatum had already demonstrated his scoring prowess by netting 36 points and making all 12 of his free throws. His solid play the last two games shows just how important he is to this team. His contributions will be critical as they head into this crucial playoff stretch.
After the game, Tatum talked about being happy for his team and about how they’d worked together as a unit to earn their success.
“It’s not just me. Everybody made plays. So we showed our competitive spirit. That was fun.” – Jayson Tatum
Tatum gave teammate Baylor Scheierman credit for the inspiration on his new celebratory move. He’s demonstrated this electrifying advancement on the court in the new fall league. This new addition is a cool development that serves as a testament to Tatum’s developing game and his increasing mentality on the floor.
“I think people are taking notice, and it’s a new thing for now.” – Jayson Tatum
Tatum is playing through injury, he is certainly still worried about doing his part this fiery playoff run. He was the first to admit the physical toll of the game on players at this time of year.
“I know what I’m dealing with. My team knows how serious it is, but it’s that time of year. We’re all sacrificing our bodies and going through things. It’s the playoffs.” – Jayson Tatum
His running mate Jaylen Brown was as excited as anyone about the importance of the victory, understanding how difficult a matchup the Magic has always been.
“This was a big win on the road in a tough, physical environment against a team that’s been eager to take us out.” – Jaylen Brown
Even Kristaps Porzingis praised Tatum’s rare skillset and phenomenal influence on the game.
“I thought in my head, like, ‘This guy is special.’” – Kristaps Porzingis
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