The Boston Celtics have ended their three-game losing streak thanks to a sensational performance from Jayson Tatum. Tatum scored 30 points in just 31 minutes of action, leading the Celtics to a comfortable 115-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The win was Boston’s 26th at home this season and ended their two-game losing streak. Tatum was on fire all night, shooting 11-of-17 from the field and 6-of-10 from three-point range. He also added seven rebounds to his impressive stat line.
Celtics, as a team, drilled well, connecting on 49.3% of their shots from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc. They also held their opponent to 36.6% shooting from the field and 28.2% from three-point range.
The Trail Blazers had a difficult night offensively, with Damian Lillard being the only player to reach double-figures with 27 points. He also had eight assists and five rebounds, but he was the only Portland player to put up a fight.
The Celtics dominated the game from start to finish, and the result was never in doubt. Boston jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 25 points in the third quarter. The victory was a massive relief for the Celtics, who had struggled to find their form in recent games.
With the win, Celtics have now, their past seven games, winning six of them, and have shown why they are a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference.
Regardless of the result, the Celtics can be proud of their performance against the Trail Blazers. Jayson Tatum was the star of the show, and he showed why he is one of the best players in the league. If the Celtics can carry this form into the playoffs, they could be unstoppable.