Jayson Tatum shines as the Boston Celtics face the Brooklyn Nets. Tatum starts strong with 16 points in the first quarter, hitting two consecutive 3-pointers and a 4-point play. By halftime, he has scored 31 points, leading the Celtics to a 72-57 advantage. The Celtics maintain a high shooting percentage, with Kemba Walker also contributing 10 points. Both teams are shooting well, with the Celtics leading 61-52 in the second quarter.
Another JT dunk on the night +1️⃣ https://t.co/ZzAgjrCoW5
JT is BALLING at Barclays tonight 🍀 ▪️ 31 PTS ▪️ 10-17 FG ▪️ 4 3PM Celtics up 72-57 vs. the Nets at the half. https://t.co/voXtD13lod
Jayson Tatum's point prop tonight: 29.5 He just dropped 31 and cashed the over in the first half ✅ https://t.co/LUXoGVDOnB
Tatum spins into the two-handed SLAM 💥 He's up to 27 PTS in the first half! https://t.co/3DzAFafM6T
Joe Mazzulla hacking first Ben Simmons and then Nic Claxton here in the second quarter. Celtics lead 61-52, with both teams continuing to be hot from the field. Both 50 percent or better overall, both 45 percent or better from 3, and a combined 5 turnovers so far.
Celtics 36, Nets 30 after 1. Tatum: 16 pts (6-9 shooting) Walker: 10 pts (4-4 shooting) Celtics - 62.5% from the field. Nets - 54.5%.
Jayson Tatum is attacking the basket early for the C’s ☘️ He has 16 PTS at the end of Q1. (via @NBCSCeltics) https://t.co/lnZYuapSOB
Jayson Tatum hits two straight 3s, goes for the heat check on the next possession and gets fouled for a 4-point play. He's got 16 in the first quarter in Brooklyn.
Nets opened with that 8 second offense (Mikal Bridges 3 after opening tip - same thing we saw vs the Clippers) Celtics open with Brown, Tatum and Horford hitting buckets