The 4th year star from Duke University light up in their game 3 against the Brooklyn Nets, Jason Tatum finished the game with 50 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Boston Celtics trim the series to “2-1” and will face again the Brooklyn Nets in TD Garden on Monday.
Tatum already had two 50-point games in a 10th day span, he also helps the Celtics past Wizards with his 50 points, 4 assists and 8 rebounds to secure the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference.
Tatum joined the elite company as the third youngest player in NBA history to score 50-point in a playoff game:
Rank | Name of Player | Age |
---|---|---|
1. |
Rick Barry | 23 Years and 21 days |
2. |
Michael Jordan | 23 Years and 62 days |
3. |
Jason Tatum | 23 Years and 86 days |
Source: statmuse