Tatum Scores Season-High 43 Points as Celtics Cruise to 123-98 Win Over Bulls
Celtics Dominate on the Court
Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-98 win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The Celtics rebounded from a 117-108 loss to the Bulls in Boston on Thursday night.
Key Players
Tatum, the five-time All-Star, scored 18 points in the third quarter as Boston used a 19-8 run to open a 93-77 lead heading into the fourth. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points, and Jaylen Brown added 19 to help the Celtics cruise to victory. Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended. Zach LaVine, Coby White, and Patrick Williams had 14 points each.
Takeaways
* Celtics: After a sluggish start, Tatum heated up in the second quarter to reach 16 points and nine assists at the half. Brown helped keep Boston close early, scoring 15 in the first half.
* Bulls: Shot only 37.9%, missing on airballs and even missed dunks. Guard Josh Giddey missed his second game (ankle) and will have to go through some “protocols” before returning, coach Billy Donovan said.
Key Moment
The game was tied at 42 midway through the second quarter, then the Celtics and Tatum found offensive traction. Boston had a 61-54 lead at the half using an 8-0 run to open a 12-point lead at one point. Tatum and the Celtics got hot again and took charge in the third after the Bulls had closed to within five points.
Key Stat
Boston entered leading the NBA with 51.3 3-point attempts per game, but won this one with 62 points in the paint. The Celtics dominated with 58 rebounds and 25 second-chance points.
Up Next
The Celtics play at Orlando on Monday night, while the Bulls host Milwaukee.
Conclusion
The Celtics’ dominating performance was led by Tatum’s incredible triple-double, and they showed that they can adapt to any situation. With this win, they maintain their top spot in the NBA in terms of 3-point attempts per game, and they continue to prove that they are a force to be reckoned with in the league.
FAQs
* What was Jayson Tatum’s season-high score in this game?
+ Tatum scored a season-high 43 points.
* How many rebounds and assists did Tatum have in this game?
+ Tatum grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists.
* Who led the Bulls in scoring?
+ Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls.
* What was the final score of the game?
+ The Celtics won 123-98.
