Summary

Jason Tatum seemed to be inspired by the impressive appearance of LeBron James on Saturday night. Tatum took it easy against the Brooklyn Nets and gave 54 points as the Celtics won 126-120.

This is the second best performance of Tatum’s career, after his 60 points against the San Antonio Spurs on April 30, 2021. It is also the 4th time in his career that he scored at least 50 points in a match, which equals his franchise record. Larry Byrd. Tatum had eight shots from the center against the Nets. He added five rebounds and three assists.

“I am just sure. I still have a long way to go to achieve what I want to achieve, but I want to enjoy the moment, I have fun. “I do what I love every day,” Tatum said after the meeting.

Jalen Brown contributed to the victory with 21 points.

Despite his performance, Tatum was not the only one in excellent form on Sunday afternoon. At the Brooklyn camp, Kevin Durand had 37 points and six rebounds and eight assists.

Kyrie Irving contributed 19 points and Bruce Brown added 16.

Boston is winning its third consecutive game and has now won 14 of its last 16 games.

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New Orleans – Denver
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