The Boston Celtics, leading the Eastern Conference with an eight-game advantage and an NBA-best record of 45-12, have extended their winning streak to eight games. Key performances by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have been instrumental in this run, with Brown challenging the Knicks' short-handed defense and Tatum's unselfish play drawing praise from teammates, including Kristaps Porzingis. Tatum's impressive statistics during the streak include averaging 27.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game. The Celtics' latest victory came against the New York Knicks, further solidifying their position at the top of the NBA's power rankings. Off the court, Tatum's team spirit was highlighted when he suggested Doc Rivers give his All-Star game minutes to Brown, aiming for Brown's MVP win. The Celtics are set to face the 76ers in their next game.
“The best player on the best team. 27 points a night… Jayson Tatum can’t be ignored.” - @stephenasmith on the MVP race (h/t @ClutchPoints ) https://t.co/M5kjl8tvJm
The Celtics winning streak is up to 8 and they have an #NBA best 45-12 record coming into Tuesday night’s matchup with the 76ers @tdgarden We check in with the C’s at 5:45pm on the @WBZ News - join us! https://t.co/usEpweusyF
Draymond Green: “Jayson Tatum will not be taken seriously for MVP until he wins a championship… It hasn’t been that way for Jokic, Giannis and Joel. I don’t know how the goalposts moved on you like that but they should acknowledge it.” (via @TheVolumeSports, h/t @ClutchPoints) https://t.co/2ojicUyAtf
An 8-game winning streak has the Celtics at the top while the Nuggets and Thunder climb the ladder 👀 Check out @johnschuhmann's latest Power Rankings in the NBA App! 📲 https://t.co/WnMXtFbQ5E https://t.co/Pm3Zr1pYgp
The NBA has released their latest Power Rankings: 1) Celtics 2) Timberwolves 3) Thunder 4) Clippers 5) Nuggets Thoughts? 👀 https://t.co/S0fElDoWba
REPORT: Jayson Tatum approached Doc Rivers during the All-Star game and said “Give Jaylen [Brown] my minutes, I want to see him win MVP.” Great teammate. (via @BillSimmons, h/t @NoaDalzellNBA) https://t.co/mx7NuCg8rW
The Celtics shouldn’t be afraid of the Knicks https://t.co/TcOOZ9pHA4
We’re back on the road again! Join us Tuesday night at The Chicken or the Egg in Marlton, NJ to watch the Sixers take on the Celtics. Food, drinks and hoops w/ the @PHLY_Sixers crew. Let’s get it! https://t.co/8Jkg1hugCh
27.5 PPG 8.9 RPG 7.0 APG 1.3 SPG +120 JT's been HOT during our 8-game win streak 🔥 https://t.co/639nT3nweq
“JT, he deserves a lot of credit because he can say F it. I want to score 30 every night. I want to get MVP. But he’s not doing that. I think people are overlooking that. You have to give him credit.” - Kristaps Porzingis on Jayson Tatum (Via @MikeAScotto ) https://t.co/NYDQFF51PO
Why Joe Mazzulla, Kristaps Porzingis believe Jayson Tatum played ‘beautiful’ basketball in Celtics’ win over Knicks https://t.co/8BuvOA7HBC https://t.co/0FtIcS8lit
Jayson Tatum, MVP? Of course he wants it, but he wants an NBA title more. #Celtics https://t.co/RxKOSyGfuJ via @BostonGlobe
Knicks can't handle NBA-best Celtics, fall to 0-4 against Boston from @sportswatch https://t.co/M8DvTKnBGT via @Newsday
Jaylen Brown, Celtics handle short-handed Knicks: 10 takeaways https://t.co/LGwSxPM2cQ
The Celtics have eight straight wins after defeating the Knicks in New York on Saturday night. “As players, we know what we’re doing, and we know what the goal is,” Kristaps Porzingis said. https://t.co/xL7uNjmhrw
Longest current winning streaks in the NBA: Celtics 8 straight wins, Mavericks 7, Thunder 4.
Make it eight straight wins and an eight-game lead atop the East. https://t.co/uOF6RAZ3IO
Joe Mazzulla says Jayson Tatum’s “beautiful display of basketball” Saturday night might go overlooked. But JT’s teammates certainly aren’t taking his unselfish play for granted amid an eight-game win streak. https://t.co/HLlHhZjTO1
Jaylen Brown gives Knicks’ defense fits https://t.co/qrwQ3CCoGb https://t.co/t0pPKWyfiO
Jaylen Brown guides Celtics to win over Knicks #BostonCeltics #JaylenBrown #NewYorkKnicks https://t.co/9RLwmqDgBF