Tatum and Boston spoil LeBron James’ comeback

After missing eight games due to an abdominal injury, LeBron James was back on Friday for the clash between Boston and the Lakers. But he got stolen from the limelight by Jayson Tatum. The 23-year-old winger greatly contributed to the Celtics’ wide 130-108 victory, registering 37 points (13 of 26 on shots including 4/9 on 3pts) and taking 11 rebounds, under the eyes of two legends of the franchise. , Bill Russell and Paul Pierce. Anthony Davis’ Lakers (31pts, 6rbds) and LeBron James (23pts, 6rbds) led for much of the first half, but sank in the second, conceding a 33-21 then a 37-26, against a Tatum who will have scored 20 of his 37 points in the second half, while remaining on the bench for the last four minutes.

“It’s an unreal moment to pull it off in front of Bill Russell, given the impact it has had on the franchise and the NBA. And it’s crazy to see Paul Pierce. I remember watching him play and now he’s watching me, ”rejoiced Tatum (helped by 22 points from Marcus Smart and 21 from Dennis Schroder) at the end of the match. The two franchises are now ninth in their respective Conference. Not necessarily where we expected them …

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