Wednesday night at TD Garden wasn’t just another win — it was a coronation.
The Boston Celtics dismantled the Golden State Warriors 120-99, and Jayson Tatum delivered a performance that will be talked about for years. In only 31 minutes, the superstar exploded for 24 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, going 7-of-15 from the field and a scorching 5-of-11 from three-point range.
And yes — it’s now official: Tatum just made NBA history.
As Real App broke it down: “Jayson Tatum now has the 4th most games in NBA history with 20+ PTS, 10+ REB, & 5+ 3PM.”
This wasn’t a fluke. Since returning to action, Tatum has played six games and is averaging 20.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per night while shooting 41.7% from the field. Real App added that he’s also top ten in the entire NBA in 20-point games during that stretch.
The Celtics’ other half of the duo wasn’t quiet either. Jaylen Brown went nuclear with 32 points (11-21 FG, 9-9 FT), 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. As Justin Turpin of WEEI noted: “Monster nights from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum tonight… They outscored the Warriors’ starters 56-52.”
Boston improved to 46-23 in 69 games, solidifying their spot as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. They’re rolling with a three-game winning streak and have won seven of their last ten.
On the other side, the Warriors fell to 33-36 and sit as the 9th seed in the West. They’ve won just two of their last ten and look nothing like the dynasty that once ruled the league.
Tatum didn’t just beat the Warriors — he silenced them. The King of the NBA walked into the building, dropped a stat line for the ages, climbed another rung on the all-time charts, and reminded everyone exactly who runs this league right now.
Next up for the Celtics: Friday night on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors head to Detroit to face the Pistons the same night.
The message is clear: when Jayson Tatum is locked in, no team — not even a former dynasty — can stop what’s coming.