Jayson Tatum had an incredible performance leading the Boston Celtics to the 109-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston’s All-Star forward recorded a new playoff career-high on points and rebounds.
He finished the contest with 32 points and 13 rebounds shooting 47% from the field and 40% from the three-point arc. The Celtics used their great on-ball defensive skills to force 18 Sixers’ turnovers.
Jaylen Brown was also vital for the Celtics with 29 points and important shots during the 4th quarter. On the other side, the Sixers were unable to cherish on their inside-the-paint dominance, with Joel Embiid finishing the contest with 26 points and 16 rebounds.
The two teams will meet again on Wednesday for Game 2 of the series.
