Jayson Tatum Reveals Big Regret After Celtics-Hawks Game

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum made a post to X after Monday's victory.

Nov 4, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics faced off against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

Despite playing without Jaylen Brown, the Celtics dominated and won by a score of 123-93.

Jayson Tatum finished with 28 points, six rebounds, nine assists and two steals while shooting 10/21 from the field and 6/14 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.

Another masterpiece 🎨 pic.twitter.com/ujBxtTbKBD

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 5, 2024

After the game, Tatum sent out a post (via X) that had over 700 likes in 15 minutes.

Tatum wrote: "Killer Mike was court-side tonight and I didn’t go say what’s up. I’m sick 🤦🏽"

Killer Mike was court-side tonight and I didn’t go say what’s up.
I’m sick 🤦🏽

— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) November 5, 2024

Tatum is off to an excellent start to the new season.

He is averaging 30.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.9 blocks per contest while shooting 48.1% from the field and 35.5% from the three-point range in eight games.

Via StatMamba: "Jayson Tatum this season:

30.0 PPG
7.4 RPG
5.1 APG

No player in Celtics history has had a season averaging 30/5/5."

Jayson Tatum this season:

30.0 PPG
7.4 RPG
5.1 APG

No player in Celtics history has had a season averaging 30/5/5. pic.twitter.com/5XgyaB4uqo

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 5, 2024

The Celtics improved to 7-1 in their first eight games of the new season.

Following Atlanta, they will return home to host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday evening in Boston.

After winning the 2024 NBA Championship, the Celtics once again look like one of the best teams in the league.

"I'm just off to a good rhythm. Just trying to start the game off more aggressive."@tvabby talks to Jayson Tatum after the C's win in Atlanta

Presented by @NEFordDealers pic.twitter.com/5wF2ZMxwHF

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) November 5, 2024

As for the Hawks, they dropped to 3-5 in their first eight games.

They will resume action on Wednesday evening when they remain at home to host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.