Jayson Tatum was the star of the show as he finished the night with 38 points. However, Tatum was on the verge of getting humiliated by NBA fans around the globe for a botched clutch moment.

Led by star forward Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have a deep team. Always in the mix for a top-five MVP finish and All-NBA first team spot, Tatum is again in that category this seaso

The Boston Celtics hosted the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden on Sunday night, winning 120-119 in thrilling fashion. Per usual, the Celtics' home crowd was out in full force. One member of the Pelicans who noticed was CJ McCollum, who made a comment to Jayson Tatum about the energy in the arena.

Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics fended off the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 Sunday night.

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

One of the NBA’s worst teams nearly knocked off the Celtics on their home floor Sunday, but Boston held on for a 120-119 win.

Jan 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. / Paul Rutherford-Imagn ...

The Boston Celtics hosted the New Orleans Pelicans ... One member of the Pelicans who noticed was CJ McCollum, who made a comment to Jayson Tatum about the energy in the arena.

The Boston Celtics entered Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on a bit of ... Led by star forward Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have a deep team. Always in the mix for a top-five MVP ...

DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

Without injured star Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks were no match for the Boston Celtics in the first meeting of last season's NBA Finals teams.