Tatum overflows with 54 points in Boston’s win over Nets

Star forward Jayson Tatum lit up the court this Sunday in the NBA with 54 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-117.

Tatum, 24, tied the record of four games with at least 50 points scored in each held by the legendary Larry Bird.

“This is what I dreamed of when I was a kid. I worked my whole life to get here (in the NBA). Obviously I have a long way to go before I achieve what I want to achieve, but I stay in the moment and enjoy doing what I want to do.” love every day,” Tatum said after the win.

This Sunday was the Celtics’ fourteenth win in their last 16 games and they climb to fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 39 wins and 27 losses.

Tatum’s display locked out a Brooklyn team that welcomed All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to the starting lineup for the fourth time this season.

Durant finished with 37 points, while Irving added 19 points for the Nets.

Boston’s balanced offense enjoyed a productive afternoon with all five starters recording double-digit scoring.

Jaylen Brown added 21 points while Marcus Smart finished with 14 points. Al Horford (13 points) and Robert Wiilliams III (10) completed most of the scoring for the hosts.

“It’s fun the way we play,” Tatum added. “Obviously we’ve been on a roll. We’re just having fun, competing. It wasn’t always pretty today, but everyone contributed. And those are the best wins.”

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