Boston Celtics All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum had himself a game and then some against the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden on Friday evening. After a slow start and an extra period, Tatum and the Celtics finally dispatched the Timberwolves, 145-136, to finish Boston’s seven-game homestand. The former Duke standout produced a historic night in the process.
Tatum finished with 53 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and a block on 16-of-25 shooting, including 60% from 3 and 15-of-16 from the line, the sort of stat line that has only been equaled by legends such as Larry Bird and Kevin McHale.
That he did it at 23 years old is even more impressive.
Watch the highlights of Tatum’s career night in the clip embedded above produced by Tomasz Kordylewski, it was at once a game to remember while also — at least at first — being one to forget.
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