Jayson Tatum Made Boston Celtics History

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics had an incredible game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

At just 23-years-old, Jayson Tatum has already made history with one of the most historic franchises in the entire NBA. 

On Monday night in Charlotte against the Hornets, the former Duke star had 41 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. 

He also nailed six three-pointers. 

According to StatMuse, it is the third time in his career he has had a game of at least 40 points, five rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers. 

That would be the most in the entire history of the Celtics. 

Jayson Tatum tonight:

41 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
6 3PT

It’s his 3rd 40/5/5/5 game of his career, the most in Celtics history. pic.twitter.com/SgKD0C5S0F

— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 26, 2021

The Celtics and Hornets went into overtime, but the Celtics crushed the Hornets 18-7 in the extra period to win the game 140-129.

The loss was the first of the season for the Hornets who are now 3-1. 

Meanwhile, the win got the Celtics back to .500 with a 2-2 record. 

Tatum's All-Star teammate Jaylen Brown also had a big night scoring 30 points, grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out three assists. 

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