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Jayson Tatum shined in Boston’s narrow win over the Bucks.

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Tim Bontemps: Finals: Celtics 111, Bucks 105 Jayson Tatum finished 34-10-5 as the Celtics put together a thrilling performance that felt like a playoff game at home against the Bucks. The Bucks had great performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo (30-11) and Damian Lillard (31-5-4).
source: Twitter @TimBontemps
The ball doesn’t lie @val d’ontli

Brook Lopez is looking for Deuce Tatum to wish him a happy birthday 😂
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/0LFUdiUY0z9:10 PM

Eric Patton @Eric Patton

Doris (Celtics home run): “If it’s a foul on Tatum, it’s a foul on Giannis… I’m not rooting here one way or the other,” she continues complaining three possessions later. 9:01 PM

John Caralis @John_Caralis

This is a really nice sequence from Queta. Good positioning on defense for Portis to miss, then a great pick and roll with Tatum for a dunk – 8:25 p.m.

Cameron Tabatabaye @C Tabata Bay

Tatum’s frustrating dunk, things get pretty physical between the Celtics and Bucks. 8:17 PM

Bobby Manning @Real Bob Manning

Bobby Portis throws a putback dunk and looks down at Tatum. – 8:16 PM

Cameron Tabatabaye @C Tabata Bay

Deuce Tatum received birthday wishes at TD Garden. pic.x.com/ueYsSRC3au8:02 PM

John Caralis @John_Caralis

Tatum and Brown are a perfect 5-5 and have both 13 points. All three 3-point shots remained break catch and shoot. Good start to the attack – 7:52 PM

Cameron Tabatabaye @C Tabata Bay

Tatum hit a 3 to give the Celtics a chance. 7:44 PM

Sirius @SiriusXMNBA

What could be better tonight?
🌙Celtics win, Jayson Tatum 30+ points (+144)
🦌Bucks win, Giannis Antetokounmpo 25+ points (+320)
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex tonight at 7PM ET to learn more about tonight’s game!
Listen live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/W16pZELew77pm

John Caralis @John_Caralis

Jayson Tatum hit a half-court hook shot. pic.x.com/KowhYCX2oT6:24 PM

Cameron Tabatabaye @C Tabata Bay

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown warming up ahead of Celtics-Bucks pic.x.com/8TF01hLI0z6:11 PM

Cameron Tabatabaye @C Tabata Bay

The Celtics social media team presented birthday boy Deuce Tatum with a small cake and balloons.
Jason: “It’s still too early to eat cake” pic.x.com/GtSBeoMEuX5:44 PM

StatMuse @situation

Rank the following players in the MVP race:
Giannis — 32.6 PPG | 11.6 RPG | 6.6 APG
Tatum — 28.4 PPG | 8.6 RPG | 5.6 APG
Jokic — 29.9 PPG | 13.4 Role Playing | 10.4 APG
Shai — 29.8 PPG | 5.4 Role Playing | 6.5APG pic.x.com/GFE8Bz6CDI1:27 PM

Michael Cole @Michael C

I didn’t need to remind Desmond Bane of Jayson Tatum’s performance against the Grizzlies.
Tatum is 13-0 against Memphis. Boston went 17-16 against the Grizzlies.
“The (expletive) has to end.”
Plus, I talked to Marcus Smart about moving back to Boston.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n…1:22 PM

John Caralis @John_Caralis

Jayson Tatum and Al Horford are available tonight.
Kristaps Porzingis is out – 11:56 AM

Gary Washburn @Gwashburn Globe
#Celtics Jayson Tatum and Al Horford say they can play tonight #bugs. Kristaps Porzingis is out. – 11:56 AM
Cameron Tabatabaye @C Tabata Bay

According to the Celtics, Tatum and Horford have been upgraded to AVAILABLE against the Bucks tonight.
Porzingis is out – 11:54 AM

Bobby Manning @Real Bob Manning

Tatum, who remains questionable tonight, is doing some of the dribbling work we saw frequently on McMains earlier this year. After the shooting, only Tatum, Brown and Walsh remain on the floor. pic.x.com/RjqXq4NUJa11:12 AM

Cameron Tabatabaye @C Tabata Bay

Deuce Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo are celebrating their birthdays today.
The Celtics host the Bucks at TD Garden tonight at 7:30 – 8:43 AM

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The Celtics (18 wins, 4 losses) have become an NBA powerhouse based on consistency and dominance. They are the reigning NBA champions and appear to be heading down a similar path this season. Boston ranks in the top 10 in both offense and defense. They have the second-best record in the NBA. The roster has also gotten healthier recently with the return of Kristaps Porzingas along with Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and others. “This game is a good indicator,” Bane said. “It will be a good opportunity to see where we are.” – through Memphis Commercial Appeal / December 6, 2024

Desmond Bane needed no reminder. This stat is already engraved in the head of the Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard ahead of the match against the Boston Celtics. He doesn’t remember where he saw it, but the numbers are noteworthy. Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum has never lost to the Grizzlies. In eight seasons, Tatum compiled a 13-0 record against Memphis. “(Expletive) is over.” Bane told The Commercial Appeal.. – through Memphis Commercial Appeal / December 6, 2024

Tatum wasn’t the only one who had success against the Grizzlies. Boston has won six straight against Memphis and 16 of 17 since 2016. The Grizzlies’ one win came in an overtime game in 2021. Bain, Brandon Clarke and Ja Morant played in that game. Jaren Jackson Jr. was injured and John Konchar sat out the game by coach’s decision. It was Bane’s rookie season. That said, it took a long time. “We needed it,” Bane said of beating the Celtics.. – through Memphis Commercial Appeal / December 6, 2024

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