Jayson Tatum matches Larry Bird record in Boston Celtics’ win against Chicago Bulls
Jayson Tatum tied Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird’s record as the Celtics beat Boston 123-98 on Saturday Easily defeated the Chicago Bulls.
The 26-year-old posted his third career triple-double, finishing with 43 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists as the defending champions finished second in the Eastern Conference.
This is the first time a Celtics player has scored a 40-point triple-double since 1992, when three-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner Bird achieved his first 40-point triple-double against the Trail Blazers.
“Larry Bird is probably the best player to ever wear this uniform,” Tatum said.
“So any time you and he accomplish something in the same sentence, even if you never reach that peak, it’s special.”
LeBron James scored 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 103-99.
Trailing 101-99 with 12 seconds left in the game, Los Angeles’ Anthony Davis missed two free throws and the Kings had a chance to tie the game.
But the Kings couldn’t get the rebound and fouled Austin Reeves in the process, allowing the 26-year-old guard to hit two free throws to seal the victory.
Elsewhere, the Miami Heat blew a 22-point lead in the final quarter to lose 121-114 to the Orlando Magic, while Stephen Curry was in Golden State’s 113-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves Scored 31 points.
