Tim Bontemps: Final: Celtics 111, Bucks 105 Jayson Tatum finishes with 34-10-5 as the Celtics pull out a thrilling game here at home against the Bucks in what felt like a playoff game. Terrific games from both Giannis Antetokounmpo (30-11) and Damian Lillard (31-5-4) for the Bucks.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Brook Lopez looking for Deuce Tatum to wish him a happy birthday 😂
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/0LFUdiUY0z – 9:10 PM
Brook Lopez looking for Deuce Tatum to wish him a happy birthday 😂
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/0LFUdiUY0z – 9:10 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Doris (Celtics homer): “if it’s a foul on Tatum, then it’s a foul on Giannis… I’m not cheering here one way or another” as she proceeds to complain about it for 3 possessions – 9:01 PM
Doris (Celtics homer): “if it’s a foul on Tatum, then it’s a foul on Giannis… I’m not cheering here one way or another” as she proceeds to complain about it for 3 possessions – 9:01 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
really good sequence for Queta. Good positioning on defense to force the Portis miss and then a great pick and roll with Tatum for the dunk – 8:25 PM
really good sequence for Queta. Good positioning on defense to force the Portis miss and then a great pick and roll with Tatum for the dunk – 8:25 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Frustration dunk from Tatum, things are pretty physical between the Celtics and the Bucks – 8:17 PM
Frustration dunk from Tatum, things are pretty physical between the Celtics and the Bucks – 8:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Bobby Portis throws down a put back dunk and stares down Tatum. – 8:16 PM
Bobby Portis throws down a put back dunk and stares down Tatum. – 8:16 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Deuce Tatum gets a birthday shout out at TD Garden pic.x.com/ueYsSRC3au – 8:02 PM
Deuce Tatum gets a birthday shout out at TD Garden pic.x.com/ueYsSRC3au – 8:02 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum and Brown are a perfect 5-5 and have all 13 point. All three 3-pointers have been left break catch-and-shoot. Nice start for the offense – 7:52 PM
Tatum and Brown are a perfect 5-5 and have all 13 point. All three 3-pointers have been left break catch-and-shoot. Nice start for the offense – 7:52 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
What’s the better bet tonight?
🍀Celtics win, Jayson Tatum 30+ points (+144)
🦌Bucks win, Giannis Antetokounmpo 25+ points (+320)
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA Show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en & @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/W16pZELew7 – 7:00 PM
What’s the better bet tonight?
🍀Celtics win, Jayson Tatum 30+ points (+144)
🦌Bucks win, Giannis Antetokounmpo 25+ points (+320)
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA Show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en & @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/W16pZELew7 – 7:00 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown warming up ahead of Celtics-Bucks pic.x.com/8TF01hLI0z – 6:11 PM
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown warming up ahead of Celtics-Bucks pic.x.com/8TF01hLI0z – 6:11 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics social media team gave birthday boy Deuce Tatum a little cake and balloon
Jayson: “It’s too early to eat cake” pic.x.com/GtSBeoMEuX – 5:44 PM
The Celtics social media team gave birthday boy Deuce Tatum a little cake and balloon
Jayson: “It’s too early to eat cake” pic.x.com/GtSBeoMEuX – 5:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Rank these players in the MVP race:
Giannis — 32.6 PPG | 11.6 RPG | 6.6 APG
Tatum — 28.4 PPG | 8.6 RPG | 5.6 APG
Jokic — 29.9 PPG | 13.4 RPG | 10.4 APG
Shai — 29.8 PPG | 5.4 RPG | 6.5 APG pic.x.com/GFE8Bz6CDI – 1:27 PM
Rank these players in the MVP race:
Giannis — 32.6 PPG | 11.6 RPG | 6.6 APG
Tatum — 28.4 PPG | 8.6 RPG | 5.6 APG
Jokic — 29.9 PPG | 13.4 RPG | 10.4 APG
Shai — 29.8 PPG | 5.4 RPG | 6.5 APG pic.x.com/GFE8Bz6CDI – 1:27 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I didn’t have to remind Desmond Bane of Jayson Tatum’s record against the Grizzlies.
Tatum is 13-0 against Memphis. Boston has won 16 of 17 against the Grizzlies.
“(Expletive) got to end.”
Plus, I talked with Marcus Smart about going back to Boston.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 1:22 PM
I didn’t have to remind Desmond Bane of Jayson Tatum’s record against the Grizzlies.
Tatum is 13-0 against Memphis. Boston has won 16 of 17 against the Grizzlies.
“(Expletive) got to end.”
Plus, I talked with Marcus Smart about going back to Boston.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 1:22 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum and Al Horford are AVAILABLE tonight.
Kristaps Porzingis is OUT – 11:56 AM
Jayson Tatum and Al Horford are AVAILABLE tonight.
Kristaps Porzingis is OUT – 11:56 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics say Jayson Tatum and Al Horford are available tonight vs #Bucks. Kristaps Porzingis is OUT. – 11:56 AM
#Celtics say Jayson Tatum and Al Horford are available tonight vs #Bucks. Kristaps Porzingis is OUT. – 11:56 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum and Horford upgraded to AVAILABLE tonight against the Bucks, per Celtics
Porzingis is OUT – 11:54 AM
Tatum and Horford upgraded to AVAILABLE tonight against the Bucks, per Celtics
Porzingis is OUT – 11:54 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum, questionable again tonight, doing some of the dribbling work we’ve seen him do often early this year with McMains. Only Tatum, Brown and Walsh on the floor after shootaround pic.x.com/RjqXq4NUJa – 11:12 AM
Tatum, questionable again tonight, doing some of the dribbling work we’ve seen him do often early this year with McMains. Only Tatum, Brown and Walsh on the floor after shootaround pic.x.com/RjqXq4NUJa – 11:12 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Both Deuce Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrate their birthday today
Celtics host the Bucks at TD Garden tonight at 7:30 – 8:43 AM
Both Deuce Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrate their birthday today
Celtics host the Bucks at TD Garden tonight at 7:30 – 8:43 AM
More on this storyline
The Celtics (18-4) have become the class of the NBA with consistency and dominance. They’re the reigning NBA champions and appear to be on a similar path this season. Boston is rated in the top 10 on offense and defense. It has the second best record in the NBA. The roster is also healthier with the recent return of Kristaps Porzingas to go with Tatum, Jaylen Brown and much more. “This game is a good barometer,” Bane said. “It’ll give us a good opportunity to see where we’re at.” -via Memphis Commercial Appeal / December 6, 2024
Desmond Bane didn’t need any reminders. The stat is already engraved in the head of the Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard ahead of a matchup against the Boston Celtics. He can’t remember where he saw it, but the numbers are notable. Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum has never lost to the Grizzlies. In eight seasons, Tatum has a 13-0 record against Memphis. “(Expletive) got to end,” Bane told The Commercial Appeal. -via Memphis Commercial Appeal / December 6, 2024
It’s not just Tatum who has had success against the Grizzlies. Boston has won six straight and 16 of 17 games against Memphis dating back to 2016. The one Grizzlies win came in an overtime matchup in 2021. Bane, Brandon Clarke and Ja Morant played in that game. Jaren Jackson Jr. was injured and John Konchar did not play due to a coach’s decision. That was Bane’s rookie season. In other words, a long time. “I need it,” Bane said of beating the Celtics. -via Memphis Commercial Appeal / December 6, 2024