Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Struggles from field in defeat
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Tatum recorded 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Monday's 103-84 loss to the Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tatum struggled shooting from the field but still managed to post a double-double performance in Monday's Game 7 loss in Boston. Tatum led the team in rebounds, but he connected on just five of 13 shots from the field to finish below the 15-point mark for just the second time of the series. Tatum recorded a double-double in six of seven Eastern Conference Finals games.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Scores game-high 31 points
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Tatum amassed 31 points (8-22 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 15-15 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 44 minutes during Saturday's 104-103 win over Miami in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Despite missing all eight of his three-point attempts, Tatum led all scorers with 31 points behind an aggressive offensive effort that was capped off by a perfect night at the charity stripe. The superstar forward also led the team in rebounds and notched his fifth double-double of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series now shifts back to Boston for Game 7, and we will see if Tatum can replicate his historic 51-point performance from Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals versus Philadelphia.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Dynamic second half saves season
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Tatum contributed 33 points (14-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 116-99 win over Miami in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tatum scored 25 of his 33 points in the second half and contributed nine points in an 18-0 run that turned the game around. The Celtics outplayed Miami from deep, and the All-Star contributed four threes of his own in the decisive road win.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Ekes out double-double
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Tatum amassed 14 points (6-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Sunday's 128-102 loss to the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tatum couldn't get many shots to fall in the Game 3 loss, and he struggled mightily from long range. He converted only one of seven attempts from beyond the arc and shot an abysmal 30 percent overall. Tatum led the team in rebounds during what was an uninspired effort from the rest of the supporting cast.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Sniffs triple-double in loss
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Tatum supplied 34 points (10-20 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 13 rebounds and eight assists over 42 minutes during Friday's 111-105 loss to Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tatum ended just two assists away from recording a triple-double, but his efforts were not enough to lead Boston to victory at home. The Celtics are down 0-2 in the series, but Tatum can't be blamed for the Celtics' struggles, as he's averaging 32.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game in the opening two contests of the series.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Perfect from line in 30-point game
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Tatum ended with 30 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 123-116 loss to the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tatum led all Celtics players in scoring in Wednesday's Game 1 loss while connecting on a game-high total from the line. Tatum, who came up three rebounds shy of a double-double, has connected on 10 or more free throws in three of his last four games and has scored 30 or more points in six playoff contests.
Tatum accumulated 51 points (17-28 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Sunday's 112-88 win over the 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Tatum's 51 points were the highest Game 7 scoring total in NBA playoff history, surpassing the record set by Stephen Curry (50 points) earlier this postseason against Sacramento. After struggling to get going in the previous two games, Tatum was red-hot out of the gate and helped the Celtics jump out to an early lead that they would not relinquish. His massive scoring total also matched his season high, which was boosted by six three-pointers and accompanied by 13 rebounds.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Catches fire late in victory
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Tatum registered 19 points (5-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 43 minutes during Thursday's 95-86 win over the 76ers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Tatum struggled for much of the game before catching fire when it mattered most. He ended by scoring 16 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Celtics to victory and forcing a Game 7. After failing to get it done on their home floor in Game 5, Tatum and his teammates will be looking to reverse the result, propelling them into the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Goes for 36 points in Game 5 loss
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Tatum ended Tuesday's 115-103 loss to the 76ers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 36 points (11-27 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 40 minutes.
Tatum led all players in scoring despite his shooting woes, but his efforts were not enough as the 76ers now hold a 3-2 series lead with Game 6 tabbed to be played at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday. Tatum hasn't been at his best against the Sixers, as he has failed to reach the 25-point mark in two of the five games thus far. His overall postseason numbers have declined slightly from the regular season, as he's averaging 26.9 points per game in the playoffs compared to 30.1 per contest during the season.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Does it all in overtime loss
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Tatum ended Sunday's 116-115 overtime loss to the 76ers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 24 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 18 rebounds, six assists, four blocks and one steal over 47 minutes.
Tatum led the team in scoring and rebounds while finishing two boards shy of a 20-point, 20-rebound game. Tatum, who hauled in a playoff-high rebound total, has posted at least 20 points, 10 boards and five assists in three of the four games this series.
Tatum provided 27 points (10-20 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 43 minutes during Friday's 114-102 victory over the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Tatum led the Celtics to an impressive road victory, and the team established a 2-1 lead in the series. Not only did he lead the team in both scoring and rebounds, he also connected on a pair of clutch baskets in the final minutes, sealing the win. He will look to build off this performance Sunday, aiming to then head back to Boston with a 3-1 lead.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: All-around showing as top scorer
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Tatum closed with 39 points (14-25 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 44 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Tatum led all Celtics players in scoring and rebounds while finishing with a double-double performance and was the most all-around performer in Monday's Game 1. Tatum, who scored 26 points in the first half alone, has posted at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in four playoff games thus far.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Goes for 30-and-14
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Tatum chipped in 30 points (11-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 40 minutes during Thursday's 128-120 victory over Atlanta in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Tatum dropped 30 points to go with 14 boards, leading the Celtics to victory over a tenacious Hawks club. While this series was arguably a lot harder than it needed to be, the Celtics eventually got it done in six games. They now advance to face the 76ers in what should be a tightly fought matchup. Tatum will likely need to be at his best should the Celtics hope to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight season.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Does it all in Game 4 win
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Tatum logged 31 points (8-20 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 11-12 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 39 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 win over the Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Despite struggling from three early, Tatum still topped 30 points for the first time during the opening-round series. He also blocked at least three shots for just the third time all season. Through the first four playoff matchups against Atlanta, Tatum has averaged 28.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals with 44/40/87 shooting splits.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Does it all to lead in victory
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Tatum closed Tuesday's 119-106 win over the Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with 29 points (12-22 FG, 5-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 40 minutes.
Tatum put forth an all-around showing in Tuesday's Game 2, leading all Celtics players in scoring, threes made and rebounds en route to posting the lone double-double for Boston. Tatum has tallied at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in two straight postseason appearances.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Posts double-double
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Tatum notched 25 points (10-23 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes during Saturday's 112-99 victory over Atlanta in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Tatum was one of two Boston players that ended the series opener with 25-plus points and double-digit rebounds, although Jaylen Brown was the one who led the team in both categories. Tatum's role as Boston's go-to player on offense shouldn't be under question going forward, however, and he's expected to lead the offense once again in Game 2 scheduled for Tuesday.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Available for Game 1
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Tatum (hip) isn't on the injury report for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round against Atlanta on Saturday.
Tatum was one of several Celtics who rested for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hawks, but he'll officially be ready for Boston's first postseason matchup. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 29.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 31.4 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Won't play Sunday
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Tatum (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
With the Celtics locked into the No. 2 seed, Tatum, along with the majority of Boston's regulars will sit out the regular-season finale. In their absences, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Mike Muscala and Blake Griffin will start, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Questionable for finale
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Tatum (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Despite the Celtics having nothing to play for, Tatum, Marcus Smart (neck) and Robert Williams (knee) are listed as questionable. If Tatum actually sees the floor, it's unlikely he'll see a full workload. During Friday's win over the Raptors, he played 20 minutes.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Scores 21 in rout
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Tatum provided 21 points (7-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 20 minutes during Friday's 121-102 win over the Raptors.
Tatum, who was in line for a big scoring night in Friday's win, dropped 15 of his 21 points in the first quarter but ended up sitting out the entire second half. He nailed all of his shots from inside the arc and went a solid 7-for-9 from the line but failed to hit any of his attempts from deep. The 25-year-old is averaging 30.1 points per contest with one left to go, keeping him on pace to become the first Celtics player to average over 30 per game for a season.
