Jayson Tatum had an incredible, historic night in the Boston Celtics’ 143-140 overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs at TD Garden.
Tatum tied the Celtics’ franchise record with 60 points, matching Larry Bird (March 12, 1985). He scored 31 points over the fourth quarter and overtime, and led Boston to a 32-point comeback victory.
The Celtics trailed by 32 points late in the second quarter and 29 points at halftime. The 29-point halftime deficit makes for the second-biggest comeback from halftime in NBA history.
🚨 60 POINTS FOR JAYSON TATUM. 🚨
☘️ Career high, ties BOS record (Bird)
☘️ 31 PTS in 4th quarter & OT
☘️ Leads @celtics 32-point comeback W pic.twitter.com/XxP9Sqf8cZ— NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2021
Jayson Tatum is the first player in Celtics history with multiple 50-point games in a season. pic.twitter.com/9w9uLI04lY
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 1, 2021
Jayson Tatum's 60 points tie Larry Bird for the most in Celtics history. Tatum also becomes the 2nd-youngest player in NBA history with a 60-point game (Devin Booker).
Boston overcame a 29-point halftime deficit, marking the 2nd-largest halftime deficit overcome in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/zEdN4RTIqR
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 1, 2021
Tatum even reached those 60 points rather efficiently, shooting 20-of-37 on field goals, 5-of-7 on three-pointers, and 15-of-17 on free throws. He also pulled down eight rebounds, dished out five assists, and had no turnovers.
Amazing performance by Tatum, who’s still just 23 and has much more greatness ahead in his career.
