Jayson Tatum Scores Season-High 51 POINTS In Celtics W | January 16, 2023

Led by Jayson Tatum's season-high 51 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, the Celtics defeat the Hornets, 130-118. Derrick White added 19 points and 8 assists in the victory, while LaMelo Ball tallied 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Celtics have won their 7th consecutive game and improve to 33-12 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 11-34.

Jayson Tatum becomes the 4th player in NBA history to record at least 50+ points on MLK Day, joining

Damian Lillard, 61 points - 1/20/2020

Kemba Walker, 52 points - 1/18/2016

Gilbert Arenas, 51 points - 1/15/2007

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[Terror]

Jayson Tatum with the most 50 Point Games in Celtics history.

And he turns 25 years old on March 3.

[KS-qcpr]

JT literally turned that arena into a home game, listen to the crowd at the end my god.

[brandonmogul-adlin]

I’m Calling it
2023 MVP: Tatum
2023 SMOTY: Brogdan
2023 Champs: Celtics

[leobrown]

Celtics are your Champs if this man plays like this. No team would be able to keep up. They're too good....

[armin]

he's just so smooth and effortless yet very effective.

[Ricardo_]

Tatum went off 💪💪💪🍀 his my favorite to win mvp

[imarealboy]

Them MVP chants in the first 3 minutes of the GAME 🤧 & last 2 minutes were 🔥🔥🔥 MVP!!!

[troylowell]

As my First NBA game this was not a disappointment Tatum delivered without Brown, MVP Baby!

[klnk]

As a nets fan I really respect this man Tatum he’s so awesome! 💚

[DavidCaudry]

18 pts in the 4th, 3s after 3s after 3s, it was beautiful and also 100% from the FT line

[Homelander_EJ]

On both ends of the floor unlike luka and Jokic……Tatum for MVP!!!!💯❕

[IndependentUnited]

Jason Tatum is the M.V.P don’t care what anyone say’s he’s the best player on the best team in league right now🍀🔥💯

[CCEkeke]

I could see the Celtics winning another chip this season. They've been consistently great on both ends with two superstars and a great bench of role-players who can be relied on.

[chansaechao]

Doesn't fail to impress! Been following this dude since his college days.

[dylanalbuquerque]

This mvp race is crazy! I'd give it to JT Luka or Nikola if the season ended today

[stephenasmith]

Best Player on the Best Team in the LEAGUE

[xyzgtpx]

The future is bright for the Celtics.
Let's go Celtic☘

[ddstorted]

i see kobe all in his game. love to see it

[Madisonn]

If the Celtics finish number one and he keeps it up, he should be MVP. MVP isn’t a best player in the league award for y’all casuals.

[mydreaminorbit]

The Celtics have two guys that can drop 40+ on any given night, both play defense and have a rim protector. Danny Ainge's years of scouting trading, and drafting is payoff big time.