If there’s another X-factor that Tatum believes shouldn’t be overlooked in assessing the Celtics’ title chances, it’s head coach Joe Mazzulla. “He’s the best coach in the NBA, even though he’ll never admit that,” Tatum says. Mazzulla’s brilliance as a play caller is sometimes overshadowed by his habit of dropping unintentionally hilarious one-liners in interviews, which Tatum admits the locker room gets a kick out of. “We laugh [about it],” he says. “Like, we love to watch his press conferences.” I ask Tatum about his favorite thing Mazzulla has ever said to him. “He always tells me that he loves me,” he shares. “He’ll say it on practice days or in the middle of a game during a timeout. It’ll be the third quarter of a playoff game, a very intense atmosphere, and he’ll say ‘Just want you to know I love you, man.’”
Source: GQ.com
Source: GQ.com
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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Watching #CelticsCity finale & it made me think of my 5 favorite moments, in no order, covering the team…
1. Winning G7 at MIA in ‘22
2. Tatum saving season in MIL ‘22
3. White’s put back in G6 ‘23
4. G5 6-17-24
5. Believe it or not, that loss at MSG that changed the ‘22 season – 9:59 PM
Watching #CelticsCity finale & it made me think of my 5 favorite moments, in no order, covering the team…
1. Winning G7 at MIA in ‘22
2. Tatum saving season in MIL ‘22
3. White’s put back in G6 ‘23
4. G5 6-17-24
5. Believe it or not, that loss at MSG that changed the ‘22 season – 9:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum playoff ranks in the 2020s:
— 1st in wins
— 1st in points
— 1st in threes
— 1st in stocks
— 2nd in rebounds
— 2nd in assists
— 3rd in steals
— 4th in blocks
Underrated? pic.x.com/AhpRGgksv3 – 3:20 PM
Jayson Tatum playoff ranks in the 2020s:
— 1st in wins
— 1st in points
— 1st in threes
— 1st in stocks
— 2nd in rebounds
— 2nd in assists
— 3rd in steals
— 4th in blocks
Underrated? pic.x.com/AhpRGgksv3 – 3:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 4th quarter points this playoffs:
53 — Brunson
35 — Kawhi
33 — Paolo
32 — Tatum pic.x.com/CseTchrE0l – 10:27 AM
Most 4th quarter points this playoffs:
53 — Brunson
35 — Kawhi
33 — Paolo
32 — Tatum pic.x.com/CseTchrE0l – 10:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 30+ PPG this postseason:
— Giannis
— Brunson
— Paolo
— Luka
— Tatum pic.x.com/xKQPCrwKqz – 8:33 AM
Players with 30+ PPG this postseason:
— Giannis
— Brunson
— Paolo
— Luka
— Tatum pic.x.com/xKQPCrwKqz – 8:33 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @CelticsCLNS — The #Celtics found a way to get Porzingis involved after a rough start to the series. Then, he hit foul trouble, setting up Tatum for another clutch close out over the incredibly tough Magic clnsmedia.com/kristaps-porzi… – 12:52 AM
NEW @CelticsCLNS — The #Celtics found a way to get Porzingis involved after a rough start to the series. Then, he hit foul trouble, setting up Tatum for another clutch close out over the incredibly tough Magic clnsmedia.com/kristaps-porzi… – 12:52 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 107, Magic 98 – Tatum fuels late run to push Orlando to the brink bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/28/bsj… – 12:46 AM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 107, Magic 98 – Tatum fuels late run to push Orlando to the brink bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/28/bsj… – 12:46 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum said Scheierman came up with the wrist celebration.
“I know what I’m dealing with. My team knows how serious it is … we’re all sacrificing our bodies. Going through things … I doubt anybody feels 100%.” – 11:00 PM
Tatum said Scheierman came up with the wrist celebration.
“I know what I’m dealing with. My team knows how serious it is … we’re all sacrificing our bodies. Going through things … I doubt anybody feels 100%.” – 11:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum: “Al is unbelievable … big game, game is tied … he’s picking up full court, doing whatever is asked of him…that sets the tone for everybody else.” – 10:57 PM
Tatum: “Al is unbelievable … big game, game is tied … he’s picking up full court, doing whatever is asked of him…that sets the tone for everybody else.” – 10:57 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics get their first win in ORL since Oct. 22, 2022, win Game 4 107-98 with a 16-7 game-ending run. Tatum 37 and 14 rebounds; Brown 21 and 11 rebounds, Porzingis 19, White 18, Horford 5 blocks; Banchero 31, Wagner 24, Joseph 12, Black 10. #Magic – 9:42 PM
#Celtics get their first win in ORL since Oct. 22, 2022, win Game 4 107-98 with a 16-7 game-ending run. Tatum 37 and 14 rebounds; Brown 21 and 11 rebounds, Porzingis 19, White 18, Horford 5 blocks; Banchero 31, Wagner 24, Joseph 12, Black 10. #Magic – 9:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum in Game 4:
37 PTS
14 REB
3 STL
Ties Charles Barkley and Tim Duncan in 35-point playoff games (11). pic.x.com/fBicWWf61d – 9:40 PM
Jayson Tatum in Game 4:
37 PTS
14 REB
3 STL
Ties Charles Barkley and Tim Duncan in 35-point playoff games (11). pic.x.com/fBicWWf61d – 9:40 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
KCP just fouled Tatum, who must’ve said something that drew a KCP shove because they received double techs. pic.x.com/KCT0xz3mFT – 9:35 PM
KCP just fouled Tatum, who must’ve said something that drew a KCP shove because they received double techs. pic.x.com/KCT0xz3mFT – 9:35 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Unsuccessful challenge. Banchero fouled Tatum on the body. 3 free throws. – 9:28 PM
Unsuccessful challenge. Banchero fouled Tatum on the body. 3 free throws. – 9:28 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Challenge unsuccessful, three FTs for Tatum. #Celtics #Magic – 9:28 PM
Challenge unsuccessful, three FTs for Tatum. #Celtics #Magic – 9:28 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum pulled away from the refs. Looks like he tweaked his left knee on that foul. pic.x.com/eHDZzwWUMn – 9:27 PM
Tatum pulled away from the refs. Looks like he tweaked his left knee on that foul. pic.x.com/eHDZzwWUMn – 9:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Interested to see if this 3-shot foul drawn by Tatum and challenged by Jamahl Mosley is a high five
can’t do that in pickup but legal defense in the NBA – 9:27 PM
Interested to see if this 3-shot foul drawn by Tatum and challenged by Jamahl Mosley is a high five
can’t do that in pickup but legal defense in the NBA – 9:27 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum hits a tough stepback on Banchero and then draws a foul on a 3-pointer the next possession. #Magic are going to challenge the foul call on Banchero. And “Let’s Go #Celtics” chants begin again. BOS 98, ORL 92 with 2:19 left. – 9:26 PM
Tatum hits a tough stepback on Banchero and then draws a foul on a 3-pointer the next possession. #Magic are going to challenge the foul call on Banchero. And “Let’s Go #Celtics” chants begin again. BOS 98, ORL 92 with 2:19 left. – 9:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum drains a 3 and does the wrist celebration. Looks like he’s OK. – 9:07 PM
Tatum drains a 3 and does the wrist celebration. Looks like he’s OK. – 9:07 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum just aggravated his wrist on a hard foul by Black. He’s in a lot of pain . pic.x.com/eULtqBARbw – 9:06 PM
Tatum just aggravated his wrist on a hard foul by Black. He’s in a lot of pain . pic.x.com/eULtqBARbw – 9:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Fifth foul on Porzingis. #Celtics will go Pritchard-White-Brown-Tatum-Horford. – 9:03 PM
Fifth foul on Porzingis. #Celtics will go Pritchard-White-Brown-Tatum-Horford. – 9:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Man. #Magic just keep answering. Thought those White, Tatum jumpers might finally create some separation. – 9:02 PM
Man. #Magic just keep answering. Thought those White, Tatum jumpers might finally create some separation. – 9:02 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum’s starting the 4Q, looks like he may go the rest of the way. #Celtics #Magic – 8:58 PM
Tatum’s starting the 4Q, looks like he may go the rest of the way. #Celtics #Magic – 8:58 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Magic end 3Q on a 6-1 run in the final 1:13, cut #Celtics lead to 79-75. Tatum 21, Brown 19, Porzingis 16, White 13; Banchero 25 (9 for 26 FG), Wagner 15, Joseph 12. – 8:56 PM
#Magic end 3Q on a 6-1 run in the final 1:13, cut #Celtics lead to 79-75. Tatum 21, Brown 19, Porzingis 16, White 13; Banchero 25 (9 for 26 FG), Wagner 15, Joseph 12. – 8:56 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q | Celtics 79, Magic 75
Tatum: 21 points, 12 rebounds
Brown: 19 points, 9 rebounds
Banchero: 25 points, 6 rebounds
Wagner: 15 points, 6 assists – 8:56 PM
End of 3Q | Celtics 79, Magic 75
Tatum: 21 points, 12 rebounds
Brown: 19 points, 9 rebounds
Banchero: 25 points, 6 rebounds
Wagner: 15 points, 6 assists – 8:56 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
We’ve got more tussling after Horford had an issue with Carter Jr’s body check on Derrick White and then Tatum gets in the middle. Being reviewed. #Celtics #Magic – 8:27 PM
We’ve got more tussling after Horford had an issue with Carter Jr’s body check on Derrick White and then Tatum gets in the middle. Being reviewed. #Celtics #Magic – 8:27 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics end 2Q on a 7-0 run in final 2:43, lead #Magic 53-48 at half. It’s another slugfest. Tatum 15, Porzingis 13 (3 fouls), Brown 8, White 7; Banchero 18, Wagner 10, Joseph 7. – 8:06 PM
#Celtics end 2Q on a 7-0 run in final 2:43, lead #Magic 53-48 at half. It’s another slugfest. Tatum 15, Porzingis 13 (3 fouls), Brown 8, White 7; Banchero 18, Wagner 10, Joseph 7. – 8:06 PM
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Celtics Stats: Jayson Tatum is the first player in NBA playoff history to record back-to-back games of 35+ points and 12+ free-throw attempts without a miss. -via Twitter / April 27, 2025
Souichi Terada: Celtics beat the Magic 107-98 to take the 3-1 series lead. Jayson Tatum led the way with 37/14/3. Game was tied at 91 but the C’s finished on a 16-7 run to close out the win. Game 5 is Tuesday back in Boston. -via Twitter @SouichiTerada / April 27, 2025