Jayson Tatum is back to regular programming.
Tatum returned with a bang after missing Boston’s last game, firing 35 points in just three quarters to banner a 123-105 Celtics domination of the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, March 7.
Back to back W's 😎
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 7, 2025
The 27-year-old superstar went off with a 18-point first quarter en route to securing his 24th 30-point game this season for a third straight win.
JT off the ballscreen... MONEY 💰
— NBA (@NBA) March 7, 2025
He's got 16 PTS on 7/9 shooting in the 1Q on TNT!
Playing without key starters Jrue Holiday (mallet finger), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jaylen Brown (right knee), and Al Horford (toe), Boston simply overwhelmed their longtime rivals and improved to an East second-best 45-19 record.
Meanwhile, Kelly Oubre Jr. paced the Sixers with 27 points as Philly absorbed a third straight loss and slipped to 21-41. They also played shorthanded with the absences of Paul George (left groin sereneness) and Tyrese Maxey (back).
Kelly Oubre Jr. is having a NIGHT ??
— NBA (@NBA) March 7, 2025
Strong and-1 gives him 16 in the 3Q!
Up to 27p / 5a / 5r / 3s overall on TNT.
Boston seeks a 10th win in their last 12 games when the Celtics host rivals LA Lakers (39-21), while Philadelphia returns home to face the Utah Jazz (15-47).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
