Boston forward scores 51 points and surpasses Larry Bird on the franchise's all-time scoring list.
Jayson Tatum made history in the game against the New York Knicks. The Boston Celtics forward scored 51 points, becoming the second-highest scorer in franchise history for a single season.
The new scoring king of the Celtics
Tatum surpassed Larry Bird's record (2,290 points in the 1984/85 season) and now trails only John Havlicek (2,635). The game ended with a score of 124-118 in favor of Boston.
This is a special moment. Larry is a legend, and being on the same list with him is an honor.
— Джейсон Тейтум, форвард Бостон Селтикс
Tactical Triumph of Ime Udoka
The head coach of the Celtics used small lineups against the powerful frontcourt of the Knicks. Al Horford played only 18 minutes, freeing up space for Tatum.
Julius Randle recorded a double-double (32+10) but couldn't stop Boston's dominance in the fourth quarter.
The Celtics secured the top spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Knicks dropped to sixth place.