Jayson Tatum on partnership with Jaylen Brown: 'Last year y’all wanted to trade one of us, now you’re saying Mike and Scottie'
Jared Weiss: Tatum asked about how the Jays are putting up numbers comparable to MJ and Pippen: “Last year y’all wanted to trade one of us, now you’re saying Mike and Scottie. We’re not as bad as you said but we’re not as good as Mike and Scottie.”
Source: Twitter @JaredWeissNBA
Source: Twitter @JaredWeissNBA
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David Locke @DLocke09
The amount of must watch players in the NBA right now is crazy. I can’t stop watching Luka and Jokic. I want to see every play. There is still LeBron at almost 38. Giannis’s juice every night is must watch. Durant is a marvel. Tatum in unreal right now. What about Ja, Zion – 1:46 AM
The amount of must watch players in the NBA right now is crazy. I can’t stop watching Luka and Jokic. I want to see every play. There is still LeBron at almost 38. Giannis’s juice every night is must watch. Durant is a marvel. Tatum in unreal right now. What about Ja, Zion – 1:46 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown casually dominate young Rockets trying to measure up bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/12/28/kar… – 1:22 AM
New on BSJ: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown casually dominate young Rockets trying to measure up bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/12/28/kar… – 1:22 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 126, Rockets 102 – Tatum, Brown combine for 76 as C’s pull away bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/12/28/bsj… – 12:26 AM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 126, Rockets 102 – Tatum, Brown combine for 76 as C’s pull away bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/12/28/bsj… – 12:26 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Funny exchange on Joe’s gum chewing tonight with Tatum, then some thoughts on ranking #2 all-time in 30PT games between teammates w/ Brown: “We’re not as bad as you guys said we are, but we’re not as good as Michael and Scottie — yet.” #Celtics
Full: https://t.co/LxJqLYeUDg pic.twitter.com/A2FSzHgKbR – 12:24 AM
Funny exchange on Joe’s gum chewing tonight with Tatum, then some thoughts on ranking #2 all-time in 30PT games between teammates w/ Brown: “We’re not as bad as you guys said we are, but we’re not as good as Michael and Scottie — yet.” #Celtics
Full: https://t.co/LxJqLYeUDg pic.twitter.com/A2FSzHgKbR – 12:24 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Funny exchange on Joe’s gum chewing tonight with Tatum, then some thoughts on tanking #2 all-time in 30PT games between teammates w/ Brown: “We’re not as bad as you guys said we are, but we’re not as good as Michael and Scottie — yet.”
Full: https://t.co/GH7Tz7iZrW pic.twitter.com/DCh4CCMndu – 12:23 AM
Funny exchange on Joe’s gum chewing tonight with Tatum, then some thoughts on tanking #2 all-time in 30PT games between teammates w/ Brown: “We’re not as bad as you guys said we are, but we’re not as good as Michael and Scottie — yet.”
Full: https://t.co/GH7Tz7iZrW pic.twitter.com/DCh4CCMndu – 12:23 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Feels like every night a star does something special. Luka. Embiid. Jokic. Giannis. Tatum. Durant. Stars old and new. What a time to be an NBA fan. – 11:30 PM
Feels like every night a star does something special. Luka. Embiid. Jokic. Giannis. Tatum. Durant. Stars old and new. What a time to be an NBA fan. – 11:30 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Six 3’s for Jayson Tatum tonight.
48 hours after Jaylen Brown passed Ray Allen into the top five, Tatum has reached 2nd in the Celtics’ all-time list.
He’s 24 years old. pic.twitter.com/VNKqLMcrnp – 11:12 PM
Six 3’s for Jayson Tatum tonight.
48 hours after Jaylen Brown passed Ray Allen into the top five, Tatum has reached 2nd in the Celtics’ all-time list.
He’s 24 years old. pic.twitter.com/VNKqLMcrnp – 11:12 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum asked to remember the Harden/Smart charge game in 2017-18: “Man, I was just 19.” – 11:11 PM
Tatum asked to remember the Harden/Smart charge game in 2017-18: “Man, I was just 19.” – 11:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum said everyone, including the assistant coaching staff, grew closer during the coaching change just before training camp. – 11:10 PM
Tatum said everyone, including the assistant coaching staff, grew closer during the coaching change just before training camp. – 11:10 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum on Damon Stoudamire: “He just keeps everything balanced, everything in perspective. He played in the league a long time. … Just kind of having that older perspective, he has a calm demeanor, but he knows what he’s talking about.” – 11:08 PM
Jayson Tatum on Damon Stoudamire: “He just keeps everything balanced, everything in perspective. He played in the league a long time. … Just kind of having that older perspective, he has a calm demeanor, but he knows what he’s talking about.” – 11:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Asked Tatum what it’s like to be up there with Kobe/Shaq, Jordan/Pippen in terms of 30PT games with Brown: “A year ago y’all wanted to trade one of us, and now you’re saying, Michael and Scottie … we’re not as good as Michael and Scottie – yet.” – 11:08 PM
Asked Tatum what it’s like to be up there with Kobe/Shaq, Jordan/Pippen in terms of 30PT games with Brown: “A year ago y’all wanted to trade one of us, and now you’re saying, Michael and Scottie … we’re not as good as Michael and Scottie – yet.” – 11:08 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Tatum asked about how the Jays are putting up numbers comparable to MJ and Pippen: “Last year y’all wanted to trade one of us, now you’re saying Mike and Scottie. We’re not as bad as you said but we’re not as good as Mike and Scottie.” – 11:07 PM
Tatum asked about how the Jays are putting up numbers comparable to MJ and Pippen: “Last year y’all wanted to trade one of us, now you’re saying Mike and Scottie. We’re not as bad as you said but we’re not as good as Mike and Scottie.” – 11:07 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum on what he knew about Damon Stoudamire: “I knew he was the first pick for Toronto, I knew he was the rookie of the year … I knew his nickname, Mighty Mouse, and I knew he had game.” – 11:07 PM
Jayson Tatum on what he knew about Damon Stoudamire: “I knew he was the first pick for Toronto, I knew he was the rookie of the year … I knew his nickname, Mighty Mouse, and I knew he had game.” – 11:07 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum on the difference between Joe Mazzulla and Damon Stoudemire: “The only difference is that Joe wasn’t over there chewing the shit out of some gum.” – 11:05 PM
Jayson Tatum on the difference between Joe Mazzulla and Damon Stoudemire: “The only difference is that Joe wasn’t over there chewing the shit out of some gum.” – 11:05 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown on getting smacked upside the head again: “Sometimes you get smacked in the face and it’s exactly what you need in the middle of the game. Sometimes you’re like “Jaylen, what the hell are you doing?” – 10:42 PM
Jaylen Brown on getting smacked upside the head again: “Sometimes you get smacked in the face and it’s exactly what you need in the middle of the game. Sometimes you’re like “Jaylen, what the hell are you doing?” – 10:42 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown, out of context: “Sometimes getting smacked in the face is exactly what you need.” – 10:40 PM
Jaylen Brown, out of context: “Sometimes getting smacked in the face is exactly what you need.” – 10:40 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “Rob is special for us. He was special for us last year. So having him confident, comfortable will be key.” – 10:37 PM
Jaylen Brown: “Rob is special for us. He was special for us last year. So having him confident, comfortable will be key.” – 10:37 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown: “I don’t know what the hell happened to Joe before the game, but Damon stepped up…I’m still not quite sure what happened. But Joe’s a tough guy. He’ll be aight.” – 10:35 PM
Jaylen Brown: “I don’t know what the hell happened to Joe before the game, but Damon stepped up…I’m still not quite sure what happened. But Joe’s a tough guy. He’ll be aight.” – 10:35 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown said he still hasn’t seen what happened to Mazzulla’s eye but “Joe’s a tough guy, he’ll be alright.” – 10:35 PM
Jaylen Brown said he still hasn’t seen what happened to Mazzulla’s eye but “Joe’s a tough guy, he’ll be alright.” – 10:35 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown on Stoudemire: Damon is one of my favorite people in the organization – 10:33 PM
Jaylen Brown on Stoudemire: Damon is one of my favorite people in the organization – 10:33 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown: “Damon’s one of my favorite people in the organization.” – 10:33 PM
Jaylen Brown: “Damon’s one of my favorite people in the organization.” – 10:33 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “Damon’s one of my favorite people in the organization, Just a veteran, a lot of experiences in different places — playing, coaching, assistant coaching. It was fun to go out there and get a win for him.” – 10:33 PM
Jaylen Brown: “Damon’s one of my favorite people in the organization, Just a veteran, a lot of experiences in different places — playing, coaching, assistant coaching. It was fun to go out there and get a win for him.” – 10:33 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Tonight marks 6th time Tatum & Brown each scored 30+ points in a game (most in NBA).
Tatum/Brown – Celtics – 6 games
KD/Kyrie – Nets – 5 games
Grant/Simons – 3 games – 10:29 PM
Tonight marks 6th time Tatum & Brown each scored 30+ points in a game (most in NBA).
Tatum/Brown – Celtics – 6 games
KD/Kyrie – Nets – 5 games
Grant/Simons – 3 games – 10:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Celtics 126, Rockets 102. Rockets hit a bit of a wall in the fourth quarter, but were hit by a whole lot of Tatum and Brown, who combined to 77. Green and Porter combine for 50, but Sengun went 0 for 3. – 9:51 PM
Celtics 126, Rockets 102. Rockets hit a bit of a wall in the fourth quarter, but were hit by a whole lot of Tatum and Brown, who combined to 77. Green and Porter combine for 50, but Sengun went 0 for 3. – 9:51 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum’s final 3 also tied him with Antoine Walker (937) for 2nd on the Celtics all-time list.
Only Paul Pierce has made more. – 9:49 PM
Jayson Tatum’s final 3 also tied him with Antoine Walker (937) for 2nd on the Celtics all-time list.
Only Paul Pierce has made more. – 9:49 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum’s averages over his last six games:
37.5 points
7.3 rebounds
4.5 assists
Looking pretty MVP-like to me. – 9:47 PM
Jayson Tatum’s averages over his last six games:
37.5 points
7.3 rebounds
4.5 assists
Looking pretty MVP-like to me. – 9:47 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics win 126-102
Brown – 39 points, 3 steals
Tatum – 38/8/4
Rob – 11/15/2
Smart – 9 points, 6 assists, 3 steals
Celtics – 47.3% FGs
Celtics – 20-56 3Ps
Green – 28 points
Porter – 22/5/9
Martin – 17 points
Washington – 10/5/3
Rockets – 40.4% FGs
Rockets – 14-45 3Ps – 9:44 PM
Celtics win 126-102
Brown – 39 points, 3 steals
Tatum – 38/8/4
Rob – 11/15/2
Smart – 9 points, 6 assists, 3 steals
Celtics – 47.3% FGs
Celtics – 20-56 3Ps
Green – 28 points
Porter – 22/5/9
Martin – 17 points
Washington – 10/5/3
Rockets – 40.4% FGs
Rockets – 14-45 3Ps – 9:44 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics down the Rockets 126-102 to win their 3rd straight game, improve to 25-10 on the season. Next up is the Clippers on Thursday to close out the 2022 calendar year. Jaylen Brown had 39 points while Jayson Tatum put up 38 in the victory. – 9:42 PM
Celtics down the Rockets 126-102 to win their 3rd straight game, improve to 25-10 on the season. Next up is the Clippers on Thursday to close out the 2022 calendar year. Jaylen Brown had 39 points while Jayson Tatum put up 38 in the victory. – 9:42 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
The Celtics were ice cold from 3-point range most of the night but still finished with 20 made 3-pointers. With 56 3-point attempts, they finished one shy of the franchise record. Jaylen Brown led the Cs with 39 points while Jayson Tatum added 38. 126-102 win for Boston. – 9:42 PM
The Celtics were ice cold from 3-point range most of the night but still finished with 20 made 3-pointers. With 56 3-point attempts, they finished one shy of the franchise record. Jaylen Brown led the Cs with 39 points while Jayson Tatum added 38. 126-102 win for Boston. – 9:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Brown and Tatum finish the night with 39 and 38 points for the game. It’s the second time Celtics teammates have both dropped 38 in the game in the past 40 years, per @Stathead. Bird and Parish had 48 and 38 back in March 1985. – 9:40 PM
Brown and Tatum finish the night with 39 and 38 points for the game. It’s the second time Celtics teammates have both dropped 38 in the game in the past 40 years, per @Stathead. Bird and Parish had 48 and 38 back in March 1985. – 9:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Jays tonight:
Brown — Tatum —
39 PTS 38 PTS
3 STL 8 REB
6 3P 6 3P
Best duo in the league. pic.twitter.com/tHNMZ0AslS – 9:39 PM
The Jays tonight:
Brown — Tatum —
39 PTS 38 PTS
3 STL 8 REB
6 3P 6 3P
Best duo in the league. pic.twitter.com/tHNMZ0AslS – 9:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics by 21. 28-18 start to the 4th.
Looks like the bench is coming in.
Tatum 38-8-4-1-1 on 14/25 FG, 6/16 3PT
Brown 39-1-2-3-0 on 14/26 FG, 6/15 3PT – 9:36 PM
#Celtics by 21. 28-18 start to the 4th.
Looks like the bench is coming in.
Tatum 38-8-4-1-1 on 14/25 FG, 6/16 3PT
Brown 39-1-2-3-0 on 14/26 FG, 6/15 3PT – 9:36 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown hits 39. Tatum tried and air-balled. Still a few minutes left for them to meet at 40. – 9:34 PM
Brown hits 39. Tatum tried and air-balled. Still a few minutes left for them to meet at 40. – 9:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each have 36 points. Another double-30 spot for the Jays.
Can they make it 40 and 40 before this one ends? – 9:33 PM
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each have 36 points. Another double-30 spot for the Jays.
Can they make it 40 and 40 before this one ends? – 9:33 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Grant Williams III with 15 rebounds has been a difference maker. Not quite Tatum and Brown, who each have 36m the eighth time have combined for 70 this season, but a load. – 9:31 PM
Grant Williams III with 15 rebounds has been a difference maker. Not quite Tatum and Brown, who each have 36m the eighth time have combined for 70 this season, but a load. – 9:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Another 30 PTS each for Brown and Tatum tonight.
Becoming the norm. – 9:19 PM
Another 30 PTS each for Brown and Tatum tonight.
Becoming the norm. – 9:19 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Grant has no problem throwing lobs to Tatum, even if Tatum won’t throw lobs to Grant. – 9:18 PM
Grant has no problem throwing lobs to Tatum, even if Tatum won’t throw lobs to Grant. – 9:18 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown now with another game with 30-plus points each. – 9:18 PM
Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown now with another game with 30-plus points each. – 9:18 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
On the 3rd anniversary (12/27/19) of the first time it happened, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each score 30 in a game for the 18th time as the Celtics beat the John Beilein-coached Cavaliers 129-117. pic.twitter.com/WClVjtsY3C – 9:18 PM
On the 3rd anniversary (12/27/19) of the first time it happened, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each score 30 in a game for the 18th time as the Celtics beat the John Beilein-coached Cavaliers 129-117. pic.twitter.com/WClVjtsY3C – 9:18 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 90-81 after three
Brown – 33 points
Tatum – 26/5/3
Grant – 8 points
Rob – 11 rebounds
Celtics – 43.3% FGs
Celtics – 13-43 3Ps
Celtics – 9 TOs
Green – 26 points
Porter – 19/5/9
Martin – 15 points
Rockets – 43.7% FGs
Rockets – 10-30 3Ps
Rockets – 11 TOs – 9:17 PM
Celtics lead 90-81 after three
Brown – 33 points
Tatum – 26/5/3
Grant – 8 points
Rob – 11 rebounds
Celtics – 43.3% FGs
Celtics – 13-43 3Ps
Celtics – 9 TOs
Green – 26 points
Porter – 19/5/9
Martin – 15 points
Rockets – 43.7% FGs
Rockets – 10-30 3Ps
Rockets – 11 TOs – 9:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Wow. What a 3Q battle between Jalen Green (left) and Jaylen Brown (right). #Celtics edge out #rockets 34-29. pic.twitter.com/IVqyDMAD7k – 9:16 PM
Wow. What a 3Q battle between Jalen Green (left) and Jaylen Brown (right). #Celtics edge out #rockets 34-29. pic.twitter.com/IVqyDMAD7k – 9:16 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Celtics 90, Rockets 81 after 3. Celtics lose a dunk on a dubious call of a shot clock violation before Jalen Green beats the buzzer with a 3. He has 26, 18 in the third quarter; Porter with19 and nine assists. Brown and Tatum combine for 59. – 9:16 PM
Celtics 90, Rockets 81 after 3. Celtics lose a dunk on a dubious call of a shot clock violation before Jalen Green beats the buzzer with a 3. He has 26, 18 in the third quarter; Porter with19 and nine assists. Brown and Tatum combine for 59. – 9:16 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Brown and Tatum have combined for 59 of the #Celtics 82 points. Rest of the team is 7 for 24 FG for 23 points. #Rockets – 9:10 PM
Brown and Tatum have combined for 59 of the #Celtics 82 points. Rest of the team is 7 for 24 FG for 23 points. #Rockets – 9:10 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Brown/Tatum tonight: 59 points, 19/36 FG
Rest of Celtics: 23 points, 7/24 FG – 9:08 PM
Brown/Tatum tonight: 59 points, 19/36 FG
Rest of Celtics: 23 points, 7/24 FG – 9:08 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green have looked really good. They’ve combined for 40.
Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum look really great. They’ve combined for 59. Great is up 11, 3:11 left in the third. – 9:07 PM
Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green have looked really good. They’ve combined for 40.
Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum look really great. They’ve combined for 59. Great is up 11, 3:11 left in the third. – 9:07 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kevin Porter Jr clubbing Jaylen Brown is not helping the recruiting process – 8:57 PM
Kevin Porter Jr clubbing Jaylen Brown is not helping the recruiting process – 8:57 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Kevin Porter Jr. smashes Jaylen Brown in the face on a blocked shot attempt. Was a bit out of control. A flagrant foul could be coming. – 8:57 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. smashes Jaylen Brown in the face on a blocked shot attempt. Was a bit out of control. A flagrant foul could be coming. – 8:57 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 56-49 at the half
Brown – 19 points
Tatum – 16 points
Smart – 6 points
Celtics – 40% FGs
Celtics – 8-28 3Ps
Celtics – 7 TOs
Porter – 17 points
Martin – 11 points
Green – 8 points
Rockets – 38.3% FGs
Rockets – 6-20 3Ps
Rockets – 9 TOs – 8:37 PM
Celtics lead 56-49 at the half
Brown – 19 points
Tatum – 16 points
Smart – 6 points
Celtics – 40% FGs
Celtics – 8-28 3Ps
Celtics – 7 TOs
Porter – 17 points
Martin – 11 points
Green – 8 points
Rockets – 38.3% FGs
Rockets – 6-20 3Ps
Rockets – 9 TOs – 8:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Celtics 56, Rockets 49 at half. Brown, Tatum combine for 35. Rest of Celtics 6 of 20. Rockets having all kinds of trouble with the Celtics defense. Rockets up to nine turnovers. KPJ with 17, his top scoring first half of season. Had 24 in second half last night. – 8:36 PM
Celtics 56, Rockets 49 at half. Brown, Tatum combine for 35. Rest of Celtics 6 of 20. Rockets having all kinds of trouble with the Celtics defense. Rockets up to nine turnovers. KPJ with 17, his top scoring first half of season. Had 24 in second half last night. – 8:36 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics with an 8-2 spurt to end the first half, now lead the Rockets 56-49 at halftime. Jaylen Brown has 19 points; Jayson Tatum has 16. Of all the halves I’ve watched this season, that was certainly one of them. – 8:35 PM
Celtics with an 8-2 spurt to end the first half, now lead the Rockets 56-49 at halftime. Jaylen Brown has 19 points; Jayson Tatum has 16. Of all the halves I’ve watched this season, that was certainly one of them. – 8:35 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum just became the 2nd player in the NBA this year to reach 1,000 points (Luka). – 8:35 PM
Jayson Tatum just became the 2nd player in the NBA this year to reach 1,000 points (Luka). – 8:35 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown-Tatum P&R, Tatum dish to Horford on the short roll for 3. Great finish to the half as #Celtics‘ drive and kick game picked up. 56-49 BOS. – 8:34 PM
Brown-Tatum P&R, Tatum dish to Horford on the short roll for 3. Great finish to the half as #Celtics‘ drive and kick game picked up. 56-49 BOS. – 8:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Great pass by Rob on a nice cut by Tatum.
More off-ball cutting please. The Rockets aren’t going to have those covered very often. – 8:16 PM
Great pass by Rob on a nice cut by Tatum.
More off-ball cutting please. The Rockets aren’t going to have those covered very often. – 8:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
What an assist by Robert Williams above the break to Tatum cutting baseline. Easily his best pass since returning from injury. – 8:14 PM
What an assist by Robert Williams above the break to Tatum cutting baseline. Easily his best pass since returning from injury. – 8:14 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Kevin Porter Jr is getting calls on drives that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown would love to get. – 8:14 PM
Kevin Porter Jr is getting calls on drives that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown would love to get. – 8:14 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics not named Jaylen Brown are 1 for 13 from three.
But it’s the Rockets so game is tied anyway. – 8:14 PM
Celtics not named Jaylen Brown are 1 for 13 from three.
But it’s the Rockets so game is tied anyway. – 8:14 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 22-21 after one
Brown – 15 points
Tatum – 5 points
White – 4 rebounds
Celtics – 36% FGs
Celtics – 4-16 3Ps
Celtics – 2 TOs
Green – 5 points
Porters – 5 points
Martin – 5 points
Rockets – 34.8% FGs
Rockets – 5-14 3Ps
Rockets – 5 TOs – 8:04 PM
Celtics lead 22-21 after one
Brown – 15 points
Tatum – 5 points
White – 4 rebounds
Celtics – 36% FGs
Celtics – 4-16 3Ps
Celtics – 2 TOs
Green – 5 points
Porters – 5 points
Martin – 5 points
Rockets – 34.8% FGs
Rockets – 5-14 3Ps
Rockets – 5 TOs – 8:04 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Celtics 22, Rockets 21 after one. After a good start, Rockets had made 2 of 15 shots over seven plus minutes before a Mathews 3. Sengun took just one shot with the Celtics sending double teams. Jaylen Brown with 15. – 8:03 PM
Celtics 22, Rockets 21 after one. After a good start, Rockets had made 2 of 15 shots over seven plus minutes before a Mathews 3. Sengun took just one shot with the Celtics sending double teams. Jaylen Brown with 15. – 8:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Rockets going ultra small with Usman Garuba as their tallest player vs. Rob, Tatum and Grant. – 8:01 PM
#Rockets going ultra small with Usman Garuba as their tallest player vs. Rob, Tatum and Grant. – 8:01 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown is getting his shots up (11 attempts already), but he’s made over half of them. So, I guess it’s working?
I’d like to see him do a little more off-ball cutting. He’s an elite cutter when he sets his mind to it. And Boston has the passers to get him shots at the rim. – 7:59 PM
Jaylen Brown is getting his shots up (11 attempts already), but he’s made over half of them. So, I guess it’s working?
I’d like to see him do a little more off-ball cutting. He’s an elite cutter when he sets his mind to it. And Boston has the passers to get him shots at the rim. – 7:59 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Don’t even wait for summer 2024, the Rockets should just start recruiting Jaylen Brown right now – 7:59 PM
Don’t even wait for summer 2024, the Rockets should just start recruiting Jaylen Brown right now – 7:59 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Oh man. It’s easy to forget sometimes how ridiculous of a dunker Jaylen Brown is. Maybe the best in #Celtics history? – 7:56 PM
Oh man. It’s easy to forget sometimes how ridiculous of a dunker Jaylen Brown is. Maybe the best in #Celtics history? – 7:56 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown has the Celtics’ first 7 points before that Tatum 3. Marcus Smart assisted on a couple of Brown’s buckets, too. – 7:48 PM
Jaylen Brown has the Celtics’ first 7 points before that Tatum 3. Marcus Smart assisted on a couple of Brown’s buckets, too. – 7:48 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
So far, Celtics have had Horford on Sengun only briefly. Mostly Smart, Brown and Tatum, with doubles when he gets it inside. Rockets looking for him but having trouble getting the ball to the post against quick defenders. – 7:47 PM
So far, Celtics have had Horford on Sengun only briefly. Mostly Smart, Brown and Tatum, with doubles when he gets it inside. Rockets looking for him but having trouble getting the ball to the post against quick defenders. – 7:47 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Derrick White
Marcus Smart
Rockets starters:
Alperen Sengun
Jabari Smith Jr.
Kenyon Martin Jr.
Jalen Green
Kevin Porter Jr. – 7:06 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Derrick White
Marcus Smart
Rockets starters:
Alperen Sengun
Jabari Smith Jr.
Kenyon Martin Jr.
Jalen Green
Kevin Porter Jr. – 7:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Martin, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Celtics starters: Tatum, Brown, Horford, White, Smart. – 7:06 PM
Rockets starters: Martin, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Celtics starters: Tatum, Brown, Horford, White, Smart. – 7:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Rockets at Celtics – TD Garden – December 27, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Houston – Jalen Green, Kevin Porter, Kenyon Martin Jr., Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
OUT: Boston: Pritchard, Gallinari Houston – Tate, Gordon pic.twitter.com/v6GBeUaGub – 7:02 PM
Rockets at Celtics – TD Garden – December 27, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Houston – Jalen Green, Kevin Porter, Kenyon Martin Jr., Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
OUT: Boston: Pritchard, Gallinari Houston – Tate, Gordon pic.twitter.com/v6GBeUaGub – 7:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum MVP case:
— 31/8/4
— Best player on the best team
— 1st in +/-
— Top 5 in PPG
— Top 10 in threes
— Most PPG ever by a Celtic
Would be the first 19 year old to win MVP. pic.twitter.com/fRYEYo6WyF – 11:38 AM
Jayson Tatum MVP case:
— 31/8/4
— Best player on the best team
— 1st in +/-
— Top 5 in PPG
— Top 10 in threes
— Most PPG ever by a Celtic
Would be the first 19 year old to win MVP. pic.twitter.com/fRYEYo6WyF – 11:38 AM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Is Christmas Tatum Here to Stay? | A List Podcast w/ @A. Sherrod Blakely, @Gary Washburn & @KwaniALunis | Powered by @betonline_ag, @indeed & @RocketMoneyApp twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:00 AM
Is Christmas Tatum Here to Stay? | A List Podcast w/ @A. Sherrod Blakely, @Gary Washburn & @KwaniALunis | Powered by @betonline_ag, @indeed & @RocketMoneyApp twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:00 AM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jayson Tatum going full Ric Flair against other MVP candidates, what we liked best from Xmas Day, and the Rob reintegration process.
Some fun Celts talk with @TomGilesNBCS from Early Edition:
📺 https://t.co/dyK6t7LVkh pic.twitter.com/sPqGuUrbIG – 8:41 AM
Jayson Tatum going full Ric Flair against other MVP candidates, what we liked best from Xmas Day, and the Rob reintegration process.
Some fun Celts talk with @TomGilesNBCS from Early Edition:
📺 https://t.co/dyK6t7LVkh pic.twitter.com/sPqGuUrbIG – 8:41 AM
More on this storyline
Jared Weiss: Jaylen Brown: “A lot of the time, it’s me vs. me out there. The opponent doesn’t really matter. When I get into that rhythm and that flow, I don’t think there’s anything anyone can do with me. When I start overthinking, that’s when I can get myself in trouble.” -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / December 25, 2022
For most of the 2022-23 NBA season, Smart has liked what he’s seen. Not only do the Celtics (23-10) enter their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks (22-10) on Christmas Day (5 ET, ABC/ESPN) with the Eastern Conference’s best record, Tatum has averaged a career-high 30.9 points while Brown has posted career highs in points per game (26.2), shooting percentage (49%), rebounds (7.5) and assists (3.5). “This is the best they’ve played as a tandem and individually,” Smart told NBA.com. “It’s just with the way they’re reading the game and letting the game come to them more.” -via NBA.com / December 24, 2022
Jaylen Brown: I respect it and I agree lol let’s just keep it consistent ima clean it up everybody be traveling and carrying ?? the rules allowed it -via Twitter / December 20, 2022
Jay King: Jayson Tatum on Damon Stoudamire coaching: “Only difference was Joe wasn’t over there chewing the shit out of some gum.” Lol. -via Twitter @ByJayKing / December 28, 2022
Tatum’s 41 points were the second most on Christmas in Celtics history, trailing Tommy Heinsohn (45). Tatum said it was hard to think of his place in Celtics history because he’s only 24 (or 19), but it’s definitely an honor. It certainly meant something to him. This was the night that brought that fun back. “I think just the competitive nature, it’s fun,” Tatum said. “It’s fun playing on national TV, it’s fun playing on Christmas. Those matchups are fun. You get to play against the other best players, and it just raises your level of play.” -via The Athletic / December 26, 2022
“They bring out the best in us,” Tatum said. “We know they’re a team we’re going to see pretty often, and Giannis is, if not the best, one of the best players in the league today. I got a lot of respect for him and the things he’s accomplished, and just how he approaches the game. When we’re not playing, I like watching the Bucks play. He’s a big reason why.” -via Booth Newspapers / December 26, 2022