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Jayson Tatum Made Boston Celtics History Against Knicks
Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) hugs head coach Joe Mazzulla late in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in game five of 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum Made Boston Celtics History Against Knicks

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated May 5, 2025 8:12 PM ET

On Monday night, the Boston Celtics are playing the New York Knicks (at home) for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Jayson Tatum had 13 points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals while shooting 4/9 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in his first 14 minutes of playing time.

He also made exciting Celtics history.

Via Dick Lipe of NBC Sports Boston: "Jayson Tatum just passed Paul Pierce for the 5th place on the Celtics' postseason scoring list.

MOST POINTS, CELTIC PLAYOFF HISTORY
3,897 Larry Bird
3,776 John Havlicek
3,182 Kevin McHale
2,909 Sam Jones
2,844 JAYSON TATUM
2,843 Paul Pierce"

Celtics fans will likely enjoy seeing the historic achievement from Tatum, as Pierce (who is a Hall of Famer) is one of the franchise's legends.

Many commented on the news.

@nateVsmith: "This is absurd considering the fact that Tatum has played 20 less playoff games than Paul Pierce lol"

@gReenbean_26; "tatum has only played 52 fewer playoff games then pierce. a good chunk of his prime was wasted"

@CallMeBlindside: "Did I just hear Tatum passed Pierce in playoff points???"

@TatumMuse: "Jayson Tatum has surpassed Paul Pierce for 5th place in the Celtics’ All-Time Playoff Scoring List.

He is only in Year 8, btw."

Tatum is in his eighth NBA season (all with Boston).

The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

They beat the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in five games).


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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