On Tuesday evening, the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic by a score of 120-89.
They have now won the series 4-1 and will advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.
SERIES OVER pic.twitter.com/B92y5SQ9i7
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2025
Jayson Tatum went off for 35 points, eight rebounds, ten assists and one steal while shooting 10/16 from the field and 4/5 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
Via Underdog NBA: "Jayson Tatum in Games 3-5 after missing Game 2 with wrist injury:
36 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST
37 PTS, 14 REB, 3 AST
35 PTS, 8 REB, 10 AST
35+ in 3 straight playoff games for the first time in his career.
Celtics close out Magic in 5."
Jayson Tatum in Games 3-5 after missing Game 2 with wrist injury:
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 30, 2025
36 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST
37 PTS, 14 REB, 3 AST
35 PTS, 8 REB, 10 AST
35+ in 3 straight playoff games for the first time in his career.
Celtics close out Magic in 5.pic.twitter.com/2wcvXXR45P
Tatum also made Celtics history not seen since NBA legend Larry Bird.
Via @StatMamba: "Jayson Tatum in the first round:
31.3 PPG
11.3 RPG
5.3 APG
60.7% TS
Joins Larry Bird as the only Celtics to have a series averaging 30/10/5 on 60% TS."
Jayson Tatum in the first round:
— Polymarket Hoops (@StatMamba) April 30, 2025
31.3 PPG
11.3 RPG
5.3 APG
60.7% TS
Joins Larry Bird as the only Celtics to have a series averaging 30/10/5 on 60% TS. pic.twitter.com/6XRdj2wCcR
Tatum is in his eighth season playing for the Celtics.
The six-time NBA All-Star has already established himself as one of the best players to ever play for the legendary franchise.
Via Taylor Snow: "Jayson Tatum is the 1st player in NBA history to make 10+ FTs without a miss in 3 straight playoff games.
Game 3: 12-12
Game 4: 14-14
Game 5: 11-11"
Jayson Tatum is the 1st player in NBA history to make 10+ FTs without a miss in 3 straight playoff games.
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) April 30, 2025
Game 3: 12-12
Game 4: 14-14
Game 5: 11-11 pic.twitter.com/DDkHQI4XnG
The Celtics will now face off against the New York Knicks or Detroit Pistons.
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