Celtics Announce Historic Jayson Tatum News During NBA Playoffs
Summary
The Boston Celtics lost 113-97 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 24 points and made NBA history by passing Kobe Bryant for the second-most career points before age 29.Key Facts
- The Celtics lost Game 5 against the 76ers, with the series score at 2-3.
- Boston shot 40% overall, 28% from three-point range, and 61% on free throws in the game.
- Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and contributed four assists and three steals.
- Tatum passed Kobe Bryant for second place in total career points scored before age 29, with 3,056 points.
- Only LeBron James has more points before age 29 (3,871).
- Tatum is a six-time NBA All-Star, a one-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
- The Celtics are one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
- Tatum was expected to miss the whole season due to injury but returned and helped the team become strong contenders.
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