Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown winning Finals MVP: 'He earned it'
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
MVP chants for Jaylen Brown somewhere in there pic.twitter.com/TqN7F01unU – 1:25 AM
MVP chants for Jaylen Brown somewhere in there pic.twitter.com/TqN7F01unU – 1:25 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown getting MVP chants as he enters Celtics locker room. pic.twitter.com/wcwLs4nK5C – 1:25 AM
Jaylen Brown getting MVP chants as he enters Celtics locker room. pic.twitter.com/wcwLs4nK5C – 1:25 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Jaylen Brown on Payton Pritchard: “That guy’s a fucking legend, man.” – 12:48 AM
Jaylen Brown on Payton Pritchard: “That guy’s a fucking legend, man.” – 12:48 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaylen Brown on Payton Pritchard: “That dude, he’s a f—ing legend, man” – 12:48 AM
Jaylen Brown on Payton Pritchard: “That dude, he’s a f—ing legend, man” – 12:48 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown on Payton Pritchard: “That dude is a fucking legend.” – 12:48 AM
Jaylen Brown on Payton Pritchard: “That dude is a fucking legend.” – 12:48 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown on Payton Pritchard: “That dude is a f—ing legend.” – 12:48 AM
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown on Payton Pritchard: “That dude is a f—ing legend.” – 12:48 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Jayson Tatum is an NBA champion, but does that change where he ranks among the NBA’s best players?
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/jayso… – 12:47 AM
Jayson Tatum is an NBA champion, but does that change where he ranks among the NBA’s best players?
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/jayso… – 12:47 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown about Jayson Tatum:
I can’t talk enough about his selflessness pic.twitter.com/u6WQawQiik – 12:41 AM
Jaylen Brown about Jayson Tatum:
I can’t talk enough about his selflessness pic.twitter.com/u6WQawQiik – 12:41 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
An emotional Jaylen Brown speaks about his connection to Bill Russell pic.twitter.com/rdEWZgTed2 – 12:39 AM
An emotional Jaylen Brown speaks about his connection to Bill Russell pic.twitter.com/rdEWZgTed2 – 12:39 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Jrue Holiday on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown getting over the hump: “Hopefully this lifts a burden off of them. Another burden is winning the next one.” – 12:33 AM
Jrue Holiday on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown getting over the hump: “Hopefully this lifts a burden off of them. Another burden is winning the next one.” – 12:33 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Jayson Tatum officially becomes the 6th champion in history to lead his team in playoff points, rebounds, and assists, joining LeBron, Bird, Jokic, Hakeem, and Duncan – 12:31 AM
Jayson Tatum officially becomes the 6th champion in history to lead his team in playoff points, rebounds, and assists, joining LeBron, Bird, Jokic, Hakeem, and Duncan – 12:31 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Jayson Tatum on his son, Deuce, after winning the NBA championship: “He told me that I was the best in the world. I said, ‘You damn right I am.’” pic.twitter.com/737OFsaJqL – 12:31 AM
Jayson Tatum on his son, Deuce, after winning the NBA championship: “He told me that I was the best in the world. I said, ‘You damn right I am.’” pic.twitter.com/737OFsaJqL – 12:31 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Jayson Tatum: “These last seven years have been a rollercoaster. Up and down. I had to listen to all the sh*t that people said about me. Tonight, it was worth it. Oh my God.” pic.twitter.com/6ezgBtvobU – 12:24 AM
Jayson Tatum: “These last seven years have been a rollercoaster. Up and down. I had to listen to all the sh*t that people said about me. Tonight, it was worth it. Oh my God.” pic.twitter.com/6ezgBtvobU – 12:24 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Did Jaylen Brown mess up the face of the league narrative by winning Finals MVP? – 12:24 AM
Did Jaylen Brown mess up the face of the league narrative by winning Finals MVP? – 12:24 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I wrote about our irrational need to rank Jayson Tatum.
Yes, he’s still the best Celtic despite losing Finals MVP.
No, he’s not the best player in the NBA because he won a ring.
The number doesn’t matter. He’s whatever the Celtics need him to be.
cbssports.com/nba/news/jayso… – 12:19 AM
I wrote about our irrational need to rank Jayson Tatum.
Yes, he’s still the best Celtic despite losing Finals MVP.
No, he’s not the best player in the NBA because he won a ring.
The number doesn’t matter. He’s whatever the Celtics need him to be.
cbssports.com/nba/news/jayso… – 12:19 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum on his partnership with Jaylen Brown:
I need him on this journey and he needs me pic.twitter.com/Z6nsLGk3Sb – 12:12 AM
Tatum on his partnership with Jaylen Brown:
I need him on this journey and he needs me pic.twitter.com/Z6nsLGk3Sb – 12:12 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum:
I dreamed about what this would be like, but it’s 10 times better pic.twitter.com/X3LY91r4hC – 12:11 AM
Tatum:
I dreamed about what this would be like, but it’s 10 times better pic.twitter.com/X3LY91r4hC – 12:11 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jayson Tatum: “Now I can walk in those rooms and be a part of that … it’s a hell of a feeling.
“I dreamed about what this would feel like, and it’s 10 times better.” – 12:11 AM
Jayson Tatum: “Now I can walk in those rooms and be a part of that … it’s a hell of a feeling.
“I dreamed about what this would feel like, and it’s 10 times better.” – 12:11 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum on winning his first NBA title: “These last seven years have been a rollercoaster. Up and down. I had to listen to all the s— people said about me. Tonight it was worth it.” pic.twitter.com/JXORMnLT3L – 12:08 AM
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum on winning his first NBA title: “These last seven years have been a rollercoaster. Up and down. I had to listen to all the s— people said about me. Tonight it was worth it.” pic.twitter.com/JXORMnLT3L – 12:08 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Deuce to Tatum: “You’re the best in the world.”
Tatum to Deuce: “Damn right I am.” – 12:07 AM
Deuce to Tatum: “You’re the best in the world.”
Tatum to Deuce: “Damn right I am.” – 12:07 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Watch the full Jayson Tatum presser, this is why sports are special – 12:07 AM
Watch the full Jayson Tatum presser, this is why sports are special – 12:07 AM
Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Jayson Tatum brings up the long road of the past 7 years. Adds: “I had to listen to all the shit people said about me. Tonight it was worth it. Oh my God.” – 12:07 AM
Jayson Tatum brings up the long road of the past 7 years. Adds: “I had to listen to all the shit people said about me. Tonight it was worth it. Oh my God.” – 12:07 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
To say Tatum is beside himself at the presser doesn’t even begin to capture the emotion in this room – 12:07 AM
To say Tatum is beside himself at the presser doesn’t even begin to capture the emotion in this room – 12:07 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jayson Tatum: “The last seven years have been a roller coaster … I had to listen to all the s— people had to say about me,” he said with a smile.
“It all was worth it. Wow.” – 12:06 AM
Jayson Tatum: “The last seven years have been a roller coaster … I had to listen to all the s— people had to say about me,” he said with a smile.
“It all was worth it. Wow.” – 12:06 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Tatum: “I had to listen to all the shit people said about me.” – 12:05 AM
Tatum: “I had to listen to all the shit people said about me.” – 12:05 AM
Mike Beuoy @inpredict
Some NBA Finals win probability added (WPA) leaders:
WPA (FGs+FTs+TOs): Derrick White (+0.26 WPA)
kWPA (all box score stats): Jayson Tatum (+1.48 WPA)
On-court WPA: Jaylen Brown (+1.17 WPA)
On/Off court WPA differential: Jaylen Brown (+0.95 WPA) – 12:01 AM
Some NBA Finals win probability added (WPA) leaders:
WPA (FGs+FTs+TOs): Derrick White (+0.26 WPA)
kWPA (all box score stats): Jayson Tatum (+1.48 WPA)
On-court WPA: Jaylen Brown (+1.17 WPA)
On/Off court WPA differential: Jaylen Brown (+0.95 WPA) – 12:01 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jayson Tatum can add a new accolade to his resume. NBA champion. pic.twitter.com/X26Dvw4dBH – 12:00 AM
Jayson Tatum can add a new accolade to his resume. NBA champion. pic.twitter.com/X26Dvw4dBH – 12:00 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Jaylen Brown’s journey from booed Celtics draft pick to franchise star culminates with 2024 NBA Finals win
(By @jackmaloneycbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/jayle… – 11:57 PM
Jaylen Brown’s journey from booed Celtics draft pick to franchise star culminates with 2024 NBA Finals win
(By @jackmaloneycbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/jayle… – 11:57 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Al Horford has repeatedly praised both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for their leadership, and for helping get the Celtics over the top this season by focusing on winning and doing what it takes to get the Celtics to this loint. – 11:55 PM
Al Horford has repeatedly praised both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for their leadership, and for helping get the Celtics over the top this season by focusing on winning and doing what it takes to get the Celtics to this loint. – 11:55 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
So pumped for Jayson Tatum. He’s a champion. What a long road he’s traveled. Top 5 Celtic all-time. I don’t care what anybody says. – 11:46 PM
So pumped for Jayson Tatum. He’s a champion. What a long road he’s traveled. Top 5 Celtic all-time. I don’t care what anybody says. – 11:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
No stare this time 😅
Tatum and the Celtics outlast the Mavs to secure their first title since 2008! pic.twitter.com/19xsDEpDJI – 11:42 PM
No stare this time 😅
Tatum and the Celtics outlast the Mavs to secure their first title since 2008! pic.twitter.com/19xsDEpDJI – 11:42 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“They can’t tell you nothing no more, you a champ!”
Horford to Tatum 🤝 pic.twitter.com/owxH4rKpMY – 11:34 PM
“They can’t tell you nothing no more, you a champ!”
Horford to Tatum 🤝 pic.twitter.com/owxH4rKpMY – 11:34 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
That aside, anybody else stunned Jayson Tatum didn’t win finals MVP? – 11:33 PM
That aside, anybody else stunned Jayson Tatum didn’t win finals MVP? – 11:33 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in points, rebounds and assists in the Finals 👀 pic.twitter.com/duaRivho1Y – 11:32 PM
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in points, rebounds and assists in the Finals 👀 pic.twitter.com/duaRivho1Y – 11:32 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
I voted for Jaylen Brown, and apparently quite a few others did too.
Our news story, at @TheAthletic, on how he earned the fitting honor of being named the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP as the Celtics win their 18th title.
nytimes.com/athletic/55716… – 11:31 PM
I voted for Jaylen Brown, and apparently quite a few others did too.
Our news story, at @TheAthletic, on how he earned the fitting honor of being named the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP as the Celtics win their 18th title.
nytimes.com/athletic/55716… – 11:31 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum: “Oh, man, we f—-ing did it!” pic.twitter.com/XWkvnCwKz3 – 11:29 PM
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum: “Oh, man, we f—-ing did it!” pic.twitter.com/XWkvnCwKz3 – 11:29 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Evolution of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. The beginnings were humble. Now they are on top of the mountain. Here is a story on their timeline, the ups and downs and how it led to the ultimate moment. Please read – nytimes.com/athletic/55711… – 11:28 PM
The Evolution of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. The beginnings were humble. Now they are on top of the mountain. Here is a story on their timeline, the ups and downs and how it led to the ultimate moment. Please read – nytimes.com/athletic/55711… – 11:28 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Jaylen Brown is the highest paid player in the league:
-led his team to the best record in the league
-won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP
-won the 🏆
-defended and outplayed the “best player in the 🌎”
Is he now the best player in the 🌎? – 11:25 PM
Jaylen Brown is the highest paid player in the league:
-led his team to the best record in the league
-won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP
-won the 🏆
-defended and outplayed the “best player in the 🌎”
Is he now the best player in the 🌎? – 11:25 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jaylen Brown got 300 Ms and came back and won Finals MVP. Drive is crazy. – 11:24 PM
Jaylen Brown got 300 Ms and came back and won Finals MVP. Drive is crazy. – 11:24 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
“I want to get here so bad. I will be here.”
-Jaylen Brown at the 2016 Finals before even playing in the NBA.
Now a Finals MVP.
pic.twitter.com/lx0MTuIE5k – 11:23 PM
“I want to get here so bad. I will be here.”
-Jaylen Brown at the 2016 Finals before even playing in the NBA.
Now a Finals MVP.
pic.twitter.com/lx0MTuIE5k – 11:23 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
So Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett got the Celtics their 17th championship in 2008
And then trading those HOFers to Brooklyn in 2013 for draft pick that became Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum got the Celtics their 18th championship in 2024 pic.twitter.com/5wpzyStw6i – 11:22 PM
So Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett got the Celtics their 17th championship in 2008
And then trading those HOFers to Brooklyn in 2013 for draft pick that became Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum got the Celtics their 18th championship in 2024 pic.twitter.com/5wpzyStw6i – 11:22 PM
Alok Pattani @AlokPattani
Surprising, but true: Jayson Tatum is the 1st player who went to Duke to make All-NBA 1st team & win an NBA title. – 11:20 PM
Surprising, but true: Jayson Tatum is the 1st player who went to Duke to make All-NBA 1st team & win an NBA title. – 11:20 PM
Paul Pierce @paulpierce34
Omg Jaylen Brown what a year love u little bro from one finals MVP to Another wow – 11:18 PM
Omg Jaylen Brown what a year love u little bro from one finals MVP to Another wow – 11:18 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
107 playoff games later …
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have done it 🏆 pic.twitter.com/uSbpoGb5cK – 11:18 PM
107 playoff games later …
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have done it 🏆 pic.twitter.com/uSbpoGb5cK – 11:18 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
“I share this with my partner in crime, Jayson Tatum”. – Jaylen Brown.
“We all need each other”. -Jayson Tatum
The sentiment and authenticity behind these statements may be the biggest reason this Celtics team won a championship. These two figured out they were more… – 11:18 PM
“I share this with my partner in crime, Jayson Tatum”. – Jaylen Brown.
“We all need each other”. -Jayson Tatum
The sentiment and authenticity behind these statements may be the biggest reason this Celtics team won a championship. These two figured out they were more… – 11:18 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
What an individual run by Jaylen Brown during this Championship run!!! ECF MVP now NBA Champ with the Finals MVP!!!! Carry the hell on… 🏆🏆🏆 – 11:17 PM
What an individual run by Jaylen Brown during this Championship run!!! ECF MVP now NBA Champ with the Finals MVP!!!! Carry the hell on… 🏆🏆🏆 – 11:17 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Jaylen Brown promised to go to war for the city of Boston after getting booed on draft night. He’s the 2024 Finals MVP. Sports are kinda beautiful sometimes, man. – 11:17 PM
Jaylen Brown promised to go to war for the city of Boston after getting booed on draft night. He’s the 2024 Finals MVP. Sports are kinda beautiful sometimes, man. – 11:17 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Jayson Tatum: “It’s been a long time coming, and damn it was worth it.” – 11:17 PM
Jayson Tatum: “It’s been a long time coming, and damn it was worth it.” – 11:17 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Happy for Jaylen Brown. Earned himself #NBAFinals MVP. Force at both ends – 11:17 PM
Happy for Jaylen Brown. Earned himself #NBAFinals MVP. Force at both ends – 11:17 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
IMHO, that’s the right call. Jaylen Brown was incredible in this series at both ends, and a worthy Finals MVP. – 11:15 PM
IMHO, that’s the right call. Jaylen Brown was incredible in this series at both ends, and a worthy Finals MVP. – 11:15 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
What a year for Jaylen Brown. Signs a supermax coming off a brutal Game 7 against Miami and delivers a title, East Finals MVP and Finals MVP. – 11:15 PM
What a year for Jaylen Brown. Signs a supermax coming off a brutal Game 7 against Miami and delivers a title, East Finals MVP and Finals MVP. – 11:15 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Jaylen Brown upon winning Finals MVP: “I share this with my brothers and my partner in crime, Jayson Tatum, who’s been with me the whole way.” – 11:15 PM
Jaylen Brown upon winning Finals MVP: “I share this with my brothers and my partner in crime, Jayson Tatum, who’s been with me the whole way.” – 11:15 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown signed the richest contract in NBA history then won East Finals MVP and NBA Finals MVP right afterwards. – 11:15 PM
Jaylen Brown signed the richest contract in NBA history then won East Finals MVP and NBA Finals MVP right afterwards. – 11:15 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum in the Finals:
— 22.2 PPG (led the Celtics)
— 7.8 RPG (led the Celtics)
— 7.2 APG (led the Celtics)
statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 11:15 PM
Jayson Tatum in the Finals:
— 22.2 PPG (led the Celtics)
— 7.8 RPG (led the Celtics)
— 7.2 APG (led the Celtics)
statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 11:15 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ve legit had this in my drafts since the 2022 Finals. I’m not waiting anymore. Just pretend that Tatum won Finals MVP for the sake of this joke:
“Jayson Tatum is the youngest Finals MVP in NBA history at 19 years, 2,663 days.” – 11:15 PM
I’ve legit had this in my drafts since the 2022 Finals. I’m not waiting anymore. Just pretend that Tatum won Finals MVP for the sake of this joke:
“Jayson Tatum is the youngest Finals MVP in NBA history at 19 years, 2,663 days.” – 11:15 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jayson Tatum is the first player to lead an NBA champion in playoff scoring, rebounds and assists and NOT win Finals MVP since the award exists.
Larry Bird: 1984
Hakeem Olajuwon: 1994
Tim Duncan: 2003
LeBron: 2012, 2013 and 2016
Nikola Jokic: 2023
All those won Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/0nDLDWvx79 – 11:15 PM
Jayson Tatum is the first player to lead an NBA champion in playoff scoring, rebounds and assists and NOT win Finals MVP since the award exists.
Larry Bird: 1984
Hakeem Olajuwon: 1994
Tim Duncan: 2003
LeBron: 2012, 2013 and 2016
Nikola Jokic: 2023
All those won Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/0nDLDWvx79 – 11:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jaylen Brown Finals MVP — what did he say though?! Seven second delay in full effect! – 11:15 PM
Jaylen Brown Finals MVP — what did he say though?! Seven second delay in full effect! – 11:15 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Jaylen on MVP: “I share this with my brothers, and my partner in crime, Jayson Tatum.” – 11:14 PM
Jaylen on MVP: “I share this with my brothers, and my partner in crime, Jayson Tatum.” – 11:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaylen Brown since being left off of All-NBA:
— 24.6 PPG
— 5.0 RPG
— 1.6 SPG
— Led Celtics in points
— Eastern Conference Finals MVP
And Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/lP5Z327H9P – 11:14 PM
Jaylen Brown since being left off of All-NBA:
— 24.6 PPG
— 5.0 RPG
— 1.6 SPG
— Led Celtics in points
— Eastern Conference Finals MVP
And Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/lP5Z327H9P – 11:14 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jaylen Brown is the first player to win Finals MVP after an All-NBA snub since Andre Iguodala in 2015. – 11:14 PM
Jaylen Brown is the first player to win Finals MVP after an All-NBA snub since Andre Iguodala in 2015. – 11:14 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Bill Russell Finals MVP award goes to Jaylen Brown and the Garden ERUPTS. – 11:13 PM
Bill Russell Finals MVP award goes to Jaylen Brown and the Garden ERUPTS. – 11:13 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
NBA Finals MVP for the champion Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown. – 11:13 PM
NBA Finals MVP for the champion Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown. – 11:13 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
“Nothing cooler than this dad shit” – Jayson Tatum
pic.twitter.com/wPwbL1AlGl – 11:13 PM
“Nothing cooler than this dad shit” – Jayson Tatum
pic.twitter.com/wPwbL1AlGl – 11:13 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
I didn’t believe they could get it done with Joe style of play.
I thought that Tatum and Brown couldn’t do it together
They proved me wrong and 16 years later after I help deliver Banner 17 this @celtics team just completed the mission in dominating fashion to bring Banner… – 11:13 PM
I didn’t believe they could get it done with Joe style of play.
I thought that Tatum and Brown couldn’t do it together
They proved me wrong and 16 years later after I help deliver Banner 17 this @celtics team just completed the mission in dominating fashion to bring Banner… – 11:13 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jayson Tatum checks out, daps up his team and shares a final embrace with Jaylen Brown at the end of the bench. pic.twitter.com/hMhL68xFae – 11:12 PM
Jayson Tatum checks out, daps up his team and shares a final embrace with Jaylen Brown at the end of the bench. pic.twitter.com/hMhL68xFae – 11:12 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Jayson Tatum: “What they gonna say now?” pic.twitter.com/vj5oQuyEpV – 11:08 PM
Jayson Tatum: “What they gonna say now?” pic.twitter.com/vj5oQuyEpV – 11:08 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kevin Garnett in 2008: “Anything is possibllllle!”
Jayson Tatum in 2024: “We did iiiiiiiiit!” – 11:07 PM
Kevin Garnett in 2008: “Anything is possibllllle!”
Jayson Tatum in 2024: “We did iiiiiiiiit!” – 11:07 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Great to hear from Jayson Tatum, NBA champion. And now let’s get to the studio with breaking news in the Lakers coaching search! – 11:07 PM
Great to hear from Jayson Tatum, NBA champion. And now let’s get to the studio with breaking news in the Lakers coaching search! – 11:07 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
When Jayson Tatum sat down with @TheAthletic earlier this season, he said, “No matter what I do in the regular season, I’m at that point where people just judge me off whether I can win a championship. I realize that, and it’s like, all right, I just gotta do it,”
Well, he’s… – 11:02 PM
When Jayson Tatum sat down with @TheAthletic earlier this season, he said, “No matter what I do in the regular season, I’m at that point where people just judge me off whether I can win a championship. I realize that, and it’s like, all right, I just gotta do it,”
Well, he’s… – 11:02 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The Boston Celtics are the NBA champions, winning their first title since 2008. Tatum buried his head and cried before his son embraced him for a hug. The Celtics have a league-leading 18 titles. – 11:02 PM
The Boston Celtics are the NBA champions, winning their first title since 2008. Tatum buried his head and cried before his son embraced him for a hug. The Celtics have a league-leading 18 titles. – 11:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players to win their first NBA Championship in their age 27 season:
Jordan
LeBron
Shaq
And now, Jaylen Brown. pic.twitter.com/VLJiReoa1g – 11:02 PM
Players to win their first NBA Championship in their age 27 season:
Jordan
LeBron
Shaq
And now, Jaylen Brown. pic.twitter.com/VLJiReoa1g – 11:02 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
80-21 this season for Boston. Double-digit winning margin in regular-season and playoffs. All the core pieces under contract; East in tatters; Tatum and Brown just entering their prime. Might be doing this again a year from now. – 11:02 PM
80-21 this season for Boston. Double-digit winning margin in regular-season and playoffs. All the core pieces under contract; East in tatters; Tatum and Brown just entering their prime. Might be doing this again a year from now. – 11:02 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Which happens first?
Jayson Tatum signs the biggest contract in NBA history
The Lakers hire JJ Redick as their next head coach? – 11:01 PM
Which happens first?
Jayson Tatum signs the biggest contract in NBA history
The Lakers hire JJ Redick as their next head coach? – 11:01 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Celtics saw their window open and went all-in. This specific path wasn’t the greatest test but this team *was* tested the last several seasons. This is the best Tatum and Brown have ever played. They’re a deserving champion. – 11:01 PM
Celtics saw their window open and went all-in. This specific path wasn’t the greatest test but this team *was* tested the last several seasons. This is the best Tatum and Brown have ever played. They’re a deserving champion. – 11:01 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Emotional Tatum checking out after an MVP performance in Game 5. pic.twitter.com/p2lgd4qzrH – 11:01 PM
Emotional Tatum checking out after an MVP performance in Game 5. pic.twitter.com/p2lgd4qzrH – 11:01 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
If Boston went all in earlier and traded Jaylen Brown, they probably would have had to give up some of picks that ultimately got them Holiday + White. Just a wonderful long-term team-building job. – 11:00 PM
If Boston went all in earlier and traded Jaylen Brown, they probably would have had to give up some of picks that ultimately got them Holiday + White. Just a wonderful long-term team-building job. – 11:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaylen Brown tonight:
21 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
2 STL
Champion. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 10:58 PM
Jaylen Brown tonight:
21 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
2 STL
Champion. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 10:58 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown steps out of the game with a limp and a icy stare
Tatum is ugly crying and just hugged Mazzulla – 10:57 PM
Jaylen Brown steps out of the game with a limp and a icy stare
Tatum is ugly crying and just hugged Mazzulla – 10:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum tonight:
31 PTS
8 REB
11 AST
+18
Champion. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 10:57 PM
Jayson Tatum tonight:
31 PTS
8 REB
11 AST
+18
Champion. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 10:57 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Remember when many people wanted to break up the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo?
Remember the KD rumors?
The Twitter receipts 👇
hoopshype.com/lists/when-nba… – 10:56 PM
Remember when many people wanted to break up the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo?
Remember the KD rumors?
The Twitter receipts 👇
hoopshype.com/lists/when-nba… – 10:56 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kyrie just dapped up everyone on the Celtics, including Tatum and Brown, on his way to the bench coming out of timeout – 10:55 PM
Kyrie just dapped up everyone on the Celtics, including Tatum and Brown, on his way to the bench coming out of timeout – 10:55 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS BY AGE 26
Michael Jordan – 0
LeBron James – 0
Shaquille O’Neal – 0
Steph Curry – 0
Kevin Durant – 0
JAYSON TATUM – 1 – 10:54 PM
NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS BY AGE 26
Michael Jordan – 0
LeBron James – 0
Shaquille O’Neal – 0
Steph Curry – 0
Kevin Durant – 0
JAYSON TATUM – 1 – 10:54 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
It turns out the Celtics should not break up Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum – 10:53 PM
It turns out the Celtics should not break up Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum – 10:53 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Think Jrue and Jaylen were better over the course of the whole series. But Tatum had the best single game and it came in the closeout. Feels like he might squeak out MVP – 10:51 PM
Think Jrue and Jaylen were better over the course of the whole series. But Tatum had the best single game and it came in the closeout. Feels like he might squeak out MVP – 10:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff wins in the 2020s:
52 — Tatum
51 — Brown
The only players with more than 45. pic.twitter.com/kO161ZWH1t – 10:50 PM
Most playoff wins in the 2020s:
52 — Tatum
51 — Brown
The only players with more than 45. pic.twitter.com/kO161ZWH1t – 10:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum at age 26:
— 5x All-Star
— 4x All-NBA
— 1st in playoff PTS before turning 27
— 1st in playoff wins since being drafted
— 1st in playoff PTS since being drafted
And now, NBA Champion. pic.twitter.com/uy8ojovr3E – 10:50 PM
Jayson Tatum at age 26:
— 5x All-Star
— 4x All-NBA
— 1st in playoff PTS before turning 27
— 1st in playoff wins since being drafted
— 1st in playoff PTS since being drafted
And now, NBA Champion. pic.twitter.com/uy8ojovr3E – 10:50 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
What I respect the hell out of about these Celtics is they took their lumps and just kept going. Tatum and Brown have been unbelievable success stories even before this title, with all the playoff winning they’ve done. But they kept coming up just short. Now they’re champions. – 10:50 PM
What I respect the hell out of about these Celtics is they took their lumps and just kept going. Tatum and Brown have been unbelievable success stories even before this title, with all the playoff winning they’ve done. But they kept coming up just short. Now they’re champions. – 10:50 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
I’d pick Tatum as Finals MVP, but also it’s not like Jaylen would be the wrong choice. – 10:50 PM
I’d pick Tatum as Finals MVP, but also it’s not like Jaylen would be the wrong choice. – 10:50 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jaylen Brown is getting chants of “MVP!” while he’s at the free-throw line. – 10:49 PM
Jaylen Brown is getting chants of “MVP!” while he’s at the free-throw line. – 10:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players to record 30/5/10 in a Finals closeout game:
Steph Curry
James Worthy
Walt Frazier
Jerry West
And now, Jayson Tatum. pic.twitter.com/DHluxfIdoa – 10:48 PM
Players to record 30/5/10 in a Finals closeout game:
Steph Curry
James Worthy
Walt Frazier
Jerry West
And now, Jayson Tatum. pic.twitter.com/DHluxfIdoa – 10:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#NBAFinals MVP:
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday or Derrick White. #Celtics. – 10:45 PM
#NBAFinals MVP:
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday or Derrick White. #Celtics. – 10:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum led the 2024 NBA Champions in playoff
Points
Rebounds
Assists
FMVP? pic.twitter.com/EmU6cNN22J – 10:45 PM
Jayson Tatum led the 2024 NBA Champions in playoff
Points
Rebounds
Assists
FMVP? pic.twitter.com/EmU6cNN22J – 10:45 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
The Celtics really traded Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett from the end of their last championship run, got the picks to draft Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and developed them into champions. – 10:45 PM
The Celtics really traded Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett from the end of their last championship run, got the picks to draft Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and developed them into champions. – 10:45 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum just called up everyone on the Mavs and cooked them one by one to put this game away. One of the standout moments of his already illustrious career. Looks like the Celtics are about to become champions. – 10:44 PM
Jayson Tatum just called up everyone on the Mavs and cooked them one by one to put this game away. One of the standout moments of his already illustrious career. Looks like the Celtics are about to become champions. – 10:44 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum with back-to-back back buckets and the #Celtics are up y 24 with 4:39 left. Timeout #Mavericks. Let’s see if Kidd relents here. Tatum with 29, 11 and 7. Brown with 19, 8 and 6. #NBAFinals – 10:44 PM
Tatum with back-to-back back buckets and the #Celtics are up y 24 with 4:39 left. Timeout #Mavericks. Let’s see if Kidd relents here. Tatum with 29, 11 and 7. Brown with 19, 8 and 6. #NBAFinals – 10:44 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum is putting this game away. he’s up to 29. Boston is up 24. 4:39 to go for a championship – 10:43 PM
Jayson Tatum is putting this game away. he’s up to 29. Boston is up 24. 4:39 to go for a championship – 10:43 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
6 minutes is plenty of time for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to play 1-on-1 for Finals MVP. – 10:42 PM
6 minutes is plenty of time for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to play 1-on-1 for Finals MVP. – 10:42 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
The fourth quarter has turned into Luka & Kyrie trying to salvage their stat lines while Tatum & Brown try to enhance their MVP cases. – 10:42 PM
The fourth quarter has turned into Luka & Kyrie trying to salvage their stat lines while Tatum & Brown try to enhance their MVP cases. – 10:42 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
If Jaylen Brown wants to win Finals MVP he’s gonna have to guard Tatum. – 10:40 PM
If Jaylen Brown wants to win Finals MVP he’s gonna have to guard Tatum. – 10:40 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jayson Tatum picked a good time to play his best game of the series. – 10:39 PM
Jayson Tatum picked a good time to play his best game of the series. – 10:39 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Jayson Tatum has been so good getting to the rim. Playing with patience. – 10:39 PM
Jayson Tatum has been so good getting to the rim. Playing with patience. – 10:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
right to left cross, hesi, tough finish, and-one
Jayson Tatum! – 10:38 PM
right to left cross, hesi, tough finish, and-one
Jayson Tatum! – 10:38 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Tatum done swooped in and scooped the Finals MVP with his play tonight – 10:38 PM
Tatum done swooped in and scooped the Finals MVP with his play tonight – 10:38 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum needs to live in the post for the rest of his career. He’s so strong and crafty on the drive and with his back to the basket. – 10:38 PM
Jayson Tatum needs to live in the post for the rest of his career. He’s so strong and crafty on the drive and with his back to the basket. – 10:38 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Boston’s control remains strong, taking an 86-67 lead into the 4Q over Dallas.
🏀 Tatum: 20 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds
🏀 Doncic: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
🏀 Holiday: 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists
SUPER SUB
🏀 Josh Green: 14 points in 18 minutes – 10:27 PM
Boston’s control remains strong, taking an 86-67 lead into the 4Q over Dallas.
🏀 Tatum: 20 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds
🏀 Doncic: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
🏀 Holiday: 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists
SUPER SUB
🏀 Josh Green: 14 points in 18 minutes – 10:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Minutes count headed into 4th quarter!
– Jaylen Brown 34:57
– Jayson Tatum 34:18
– Luka Doncic 34:00
– Jrue Holiday 31:47
– Kyrie Irving 31:44
Get your Gatorade – 10:26 PM
Minutes count headed into 4th quarter!
– Jaylen Brown 34:57
– Jayson Tatum 34:18
– Luka Doncic 34:00
– Jrue Holiday 31:47
– Kyrie Irving 31:44
Get your Gatorade – 10:26 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics miss 17 of 24 shots in 3Q but #Mavericks are only able to cut 2 points off lead. BOS 86, DAL 67. Tatum 20 (10 ast), Brown 17, Holiday 15, White 11, Horford 9, Pritchard 3; Doncic 18, Green 14, Jones Jr. 10. – 10:25 PM
#Celtics miss 17 of 24 shots in 3Q but #Mavericks are only able to cut 2 points off lead. BOS 86, DAL 67. Tatum 20 (10 ast), Brown 17, Holiday 15, White 11, Horford 9, Pritchard 3; Doncic 18, Green 14, Jones Jr. 10. – 10:25 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Tatum is having a great night. I’d still pick Jaylen Brown for MVP. He was the best Celtic in the two competitive games of this series (2 and 3). – 10:14 PM
Tatum is having a great night. I’d still pick Jaylen Brown for MVP. He was the best Celtic in the two competitive games of this series (2 and 3). – 10:14 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Jayson Tatum is wearing the @Aerial_Powers23 PE of his Jordan Tatum 2s tonight in the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/3hSNCfWlG0 – 10:11 PM
Jayson Tatum is wearing the @Aerial_Powers23 PE of his Jordan Tatum 2s tonight in the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/3hSNCfWlG0 – 10:11 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics in scoring, rebounds and assists in the 2024 playoffs.
Every player who led an NBA champion in those three categories won Finals MVP (since the award exists). – 10:02 PM
Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics in scoring, rebounds and assists in the 2024 playoffs.
Every player who led an NBA champion in those three categories won Finals MVP (since the award exists). – 10:02 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
In the middle of his 16-4-9 first half, another milestone for Jayson Tatum.
Only five players in Celtics history (Larry Bird, John Havlicek, Kevin McHale, Sam Jones and Paul Pierce) have now scored more playoff points. pic.twitter.com/JhZ8l4DXbw – 9:53 PM
In the middle of his 16-4-9 first half, another milestone for Jayson Tatum.
Only five players in Celtics history (Larry Bird, John Havlicek, Kevin McHale, Sam Jones and Paul Pierce) have now scored more playoff points. pic.twitter.com/JhZ8l4DXbw – 9:53 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
It looks like Game 1 all over again. BOS 11-27 in 1st half in that one as they led by 21. 10-21 tonight and they lead by 21. 67-46. Luka/Kyrie just 14 total pts on 6-18 FG & 1-7 3pt. Jones lead Mavs w/10. Brown & Tatum 31 pts on 12-25 for BOS. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:48 PM
It looks like Game 1 all over again. BOS 11-27 in 1st half in that one as they led by 21. 10-21 tonight and they lead by 21. 67-46. Luka/Kyrie just 14 total pts on 6-18 FG & 1-7 3pt. Jones lead Mavs w/10. Brown & Tatum 31 pts on 12-25 for BOS. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:48 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Jayson Tatum is playing the type of game a great player plays in an elimination game. – 9:47 PM
Jayson Tatum is playing the type of game a great player plays in an elimination game. – 9:47 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Jayson Tatum’s first half: 16 points, four rebounds, nine assists, zero turnovers. – 9:42 PM
Jayson Tatum’s first half: 16 points, four rebounds, nine assists, zero turnovers. – 9:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum at the half with a chance to win the title:
16 points (6/11 FG), 9 assists, 4 rebounds – 9:40 PM
Jayson Tatum at the half with a chance to win the title:
16 points (6/11 FG), 9 assists, 4 rebounds – 9:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum at half:
16 PTS
9 assists
0 turnovers
+19
Has more points than Luka and Kyrie combined. pic.twitter.com/xOGuQIYHy3 – 9:40 PM
Tatum at half:
16 PTS
9 assists
0 turnovers
+19
Has more points than Luka and Kyrie combined. pic.twitter.com/xOGuQIYHy3 – 9:40 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Celtics 67, #Mavs 46.
Jones: 10 pts (4-6 FG)
Green: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Doncic: 7 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts, 3 TOs
Irving: 5 pts, 5 asts (2-8 FG)
Jayson Tatum: 16 pts, 4 rebs, 9 asts
Jaylen Brown: 15 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts
And another halfcourt bomb from Payton Pritchard. – 9:40 PM
Halftime: #Celtics 67, #Mavs 46.
Jones: 10 pts (4-6 FG)
Green: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Doncic: 7 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts, 3 TOs
Irving: 5 pts, 5 asts (2-8 FG)
Jayson Tatum: 16 pts, 4 rebs, 9 asts
Jaylen Brown: 15 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts
And another halfcourt bomb from Payton Pritchard. – 9:40 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jayson Tatum now the top playoff scorer ever before age 27.
Just passed Kobe 🤯 – 9:40 PM
Jayson Tatum now the top playoff scorer ever before age 27.
Just passed Kobe 🤯 – 9:40 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Jayson Tatum is doing more to make the Metroplex sad during a championship series than any St.Louis guy since David Freese. – 9:39 PM
Jayson Tatum is doing more to make the Metroplex sad during a championship series than any St.Louis guy since David Freese. – 9:39 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum caps off a 16-4-9 first half with a big step-back 3 pic.twitter.com/m1yU94loDF – 9:39 PM
Tatum caps off a 16-4-9 first half with a big step-back 3 pic.twitter.com/m1yU94loDF – 9:39 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
What a half for Tatum after a slow shooting start: 16 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds. – 9:39 PM
What a half for Tatum after a slow shooting start: 16 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds. – 9:39 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It could be Good Night Irene, folks. Tatum on his way to a triple-double, Celtics took a 20-point lead after his triple – 9:39 PM
It could be Good Night Irene, folks. Tatum on his way to a triple-double, Celtics took a 20-point lead after his triple – 9:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Nine Tatum assists. He’s going to take the MVP award tonight. – 9:35 PM
Nine Tatum assists. He’s going to take the MVP award tonight. – 9:35 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Derrick White got busted open it looks like diving for the ball on that Jaylen Brown transition layup. – 9:33 PM
Derrick White got busted open it looks like diving for the ball on that Jaylen Brown transition layup. – 9:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
They just called PJ Washington for traveling on the same move Jaylen Brown has done this entire postseason – 9:31 PM
They just called PJ Washington for traveling on the same move Jaylen Brown has done this entire postseason – 9:31 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
A couple of missed bunnies by Jrue Holiday and a turnover sparks a 8-2 #Mavericks run. BOS 48, DAL 39. Tatum at center left holes on defense. #Celtics #NBAFinals – 9:26 PM
A couple of missed bunnies by Jrue Holiday and a turnover sparks a 8-2 #Mavericks run. BOS 48, DAL 39. Tatum at center left holes on defense. #Celtics #NBAFinals – 9:26 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics tried to go to their Tatum at center lineup, and it immediately gave up an 8-2 run and forced a Mazzulla timeout.
Looks like Boston would prefer to stay away from Porzingis vs. the Luka and Kyrie lineups. Interesting strategic battleground to watch.
C’s up 48-39. – 9:25 PM
The Celtics tried to go to their Tatum at center lineup, and it immediately gave up an 8-2 run and forced a Mazzulla timeout.
Looks like Boston would prefer to stay away from Porzingis vs. the Luka and Kyrie lineups. Interesting strategic battleground to watch.
C’s up 48-39. – 9:25 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics got one good offensive possession out of the Tatum at center minutes but my God what a disaster that was on defense – 9:25 PM
The Celtics got one good offensive possession out of the Tatum at center minutes but my God what a disaster that was on defense – 9:25 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics go Tatum at center and the Mavs instantly get two dunks and two layups. – 9:24 PM
Celtics go Tatum at center and the Mavs instantly get two dunks and two layups. – 9:24 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum has 11-4-7 with 6:56 left to play in the second quarter
Boston leads 46-31 – 9:18 PM
Jayson Tatum has 11-4-7 with 6:56 left to play in the second quarter
Boston leads 46-31 – 9:18 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Tatum’s jumper wasn’t going in but he’s 4 of 5 after missing his first four shots, mostly by getting to the rim. – 9:18 PM
Tatum’s jumper wasn’t going in but he’s 4 of 5 after missing his first four shots, mostly by getting to the rim. – 9:18 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Boston better jack this lead to 20, because the minutes Brown and Tatum are playing are “there is no tomorrow” minutes.
Payton Pritchard is unplayable, so it’s a 7-man rotation – 9:17 PM
Boston better jack this lead to 20, because the minutes Brown and Tatum are playing are “there is no tomorrow” minutes.
Payton Pritchard is unplayable, so it’s a 7-man rotation – 9:17 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Tatum up to 11, 7 and 4 and is going to the line. Finals MVP worthy start. – 9:17 PM
Tatum up to 11, 7 and 4 and is going to the line. Finals MVP worthy start. – 9:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
11-4-7 for Tatum, who I still think has a strong chance to win MVP. – 9:17 PM
11-4-7 for Tatum, who I still think has a strong chance to win MVP. – 9:17 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum (11 points) now outscoring Irving and Doncic combined (10 points). Tatum also has 7 assists – 9:17 PM
Jayson Tatum (11 points) now outscoring Irving and Doncic combined (10 points). Tatum also has 7 assists – 9:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum with the double chest pound after an and-one through Kleber. Back to putting pressure on the rim. – 9:16 PM
Tatum with the double chest pound after an and-one through Kleber. Back to putting pressure on the rim. – 9:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Seven assists already for Tatum, who wasn’t happy with the ref about how Washington fouled Porzingis prior. – 9:12 PM
Seven assists already for Tatum, who wasn’t happy with the ref about how Washington fouled Porzingis prior. – 9:12 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Seven assists already for Tatum, who wasn’t happy with the ref about how Jones fouled Porzingis prior. – 9:12 PM
Seven assists already for Tatum, who wasn’t happy with the ref about how Jones fouled Porzingis prior. – 9:12 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum’s up to 6 assists already. Finding open 3-point shooters and they’re converting. – 9:10 PM
Tatum’s up to 6 assists already. Finding open 3-point shooters and they’re converting. – 9:10 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Boston closes 1Q with 7-0 spurt, lead 28-18.
🏀 Holiday: 6 points, 2 rebounds
🏀Brown: 6 points, 4 rebounds
🏀 Tatum: 4 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
SUPER SUB
🏀 Hauser: 3 points, +/- (+8) – 9:08 PM
Boston closes 1Q with 7-0 spurt, lead 28-18.
🏀 Holiday: 6 points, 2 rebounds
🏀Brown: 6 points, 4 rebounds
🏀 Tatum: 4 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
SUPER SUB
🏀 Hauser: 3 points, +/- (+8) – 9:08 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
The Celtics are surgical. Ran the Tatum-Holiday pick-and-roll on the first play of the game to see how Luka would guard it (coming up to the level of the screen).
Immediately recognized that they could get a 4-on-3 advantage with Holiday slipping, then started hammering it. pic.twitter.com/ySjW31Iowl – 9:07 PM
The Celtics are surgical. Ran the Tatum-Holiday pick-and-roll on the first play of the game to see how Luka would guard it (coming up to the level of the screen).
Immediately recognized that they could get a 4-on-3 advantage with Holiday slipping, then started hammering it. pic.twitter.com/ySjW31Iowl – 9:07 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Celtics 28, Mavericks 18
Boston closes the first on a 9-0 run over the final 1:55 to take a 10-point lead into the first quarter break thanks to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finally getting going.
Dallas is having success attacking Kristaps Porzingis defensively. – 9:05 PM
After 1: Celtics 28, Mavericks 18
Boston closes the first on a 9-0 run over the final 1:55 to take a 10-point lead into the first quarter break thanks to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finally getting going.
Dallas is having success attacking Kristaps Porzingis defensively. – 9:05 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
What a response by the Celtics after the Mavericks made their run. Hauser steal. Fast-break bucket. Tatum steal. Fast-break bucket. Boston up 28-18 after the first quarter despite only shooting 44 percent so far. The defense has largely been great except for some buckets against… – 9:05 PM
What a response by the Celtics after the Mavericks made their run. Hauser steal. Fast-break bucket. Tatum steal. Fast-break bucket. Boston up 28-18 after the first quarter despite only shooting 44 percent so far. The defense has largely been great except for some buckets against… – 9:05 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
9-0 Celtics run in the blink of an eye to end the 1st quarter. Garden crowd got insanely loud. Tatum is 2-7 from the field, but he does have 4 assists already – 9:05 PM
9-0 Celtics run in the blink of an eye to end the 1st quarter. Garden crowd got insanely loud. Tatum is 2-7 from the field, but he does have 4 assists already – 9:05 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla started calling out Boston’s spacing on the last possession and literally shoved Jaylen Brown toward his spot. Joe really is a mad man – 9:05 PM
Joe Mazzulla started calling out Boston’s spacing on the last possession and literally shoved Jaylen Brown toward his spot. Joe really is a mad man – 9:05 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
Camo Jordan Tatum 2s for @jaytatum0 in Game 5!
#NBAFinals • #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/QkGvGCMEfv – 9:02 PM
Camo Jordan Tatum 2s for @jaytatum0 in Game 5!
#NBAFinals • #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/QkGvGCMEfv – 9:02 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Look at how high Jaylen Brown is picking Luka up, and where they’re setting screens for him. pic.twitter.com/PovSXYXLfF – 8:55 PM
Look at how high Jaylen Brown is picking Luka up, and where they’re setting screens for him. pic.twitter.com/PovSXYXLfF – 8:55 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum, Jaylen, Luka and Kyrie a combined 0 for 10 to start. – 8:45 PM
Tatum, Jaylen, Luka and Kyrie a combined 0 for 10 to start. – 8:45 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jaylen Brown has taken two 3s already, one from Swampscott, the other from Dorchester – 8:41 PM
Jaylen Brown has taken two 3s already, one from Swampscott, the other from Dorchester – 8:41 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Now, Tatum and Brown get to formally add their names”
@joevardon talks about what the big story behind the #NBAFinals will be if the Celtics close out the series tonight.
We’re getting you ready for Game 5 right now on NBA Radio
sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/MgUmSpTVyn – 8:15 PM
“Now, Tatum and Brown get to formally add their names”
@joevardon talks about what the big story behind the #NBAFinals will be if the Celtics close out the series tonight.
We’re getting you ready for Game 5 right now on NBA Radio
sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/MgUmSpTVyn – 8:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Almost all of Luka and Kyrie buckets in Game 4 were in the paint and getting off of Brown/Tatum as much as possible
Jrue was so bad Friday night on both ends of the floor, from the field goals allowed to the turnovers trying to get around Luka
I expect him/White to be better – 8:06 PM
Almost all of Luka and Kyrie buckets in Game 4 were in the paint and getting off of Brown/Tatum as much as possible
Jrue was so bad Friday night on both ends of the floor, from the field goals allowed to the turnovers trying to get around Luka
I expect him/White to be better – 8:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Mavericks at Celtics – TD Garden – June 17, 2024 – NBA Finals Game 5 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Dallas – Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
OUT – Boston: None Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/v8xUBU2zuw – 8:03 PM
Mavericks at Celtics – TD Garden – June 17, 2024 – NBA Finals Game 5 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Dallas – Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
OUT – Boston: None Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/v8xUBU2zuw – 8:03 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Holiday
7:37 tip @theeagledallas – 8:01 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Holiday
7:37 tip @theeagledallas – 8:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tatum from Lucky
📺: #NBAFinals | Game 5 | 8:30 ET on ABC pic.twitter.com/6sBnEQnbIG – 7:18 PM
Tatum from Lucky
📺: #NBAFinals | Game 5 | 8:30 ET on ABC pic.twitter.com/6sBnEQnbIG – 7:18 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
A kid watching over my shoulder:
“Oh my god Jaylen Brown is so close to me” pic.twitter.com/DfZVhbtqow – 7:10 PM
A kid watching over my shoulder:
“Oh my god Jaylen Brown is so close to me” pic.twitter.com/DfZVhbtqow – 7:10 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum takes the floor for Game 5 pic.twitter.com/1XHWP97TOY – 7:00 PM
Tatum takes the floor for Game 5 pic.twitter.com/1XHWP97TOY – 7:00 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown arrives at TD Garden in a 7uice jacket that reads “Optimism Brings Power” across the back pic.twitter.com/jAlRuA9tjz – 5:28 PM
Jaylen Brown arrives at TD Garden in a 7uice jacket that reads “Optimism Brings Power” across the back pic.twitter.com/jAlRuA9tjz – 5:28 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
“As bad as people want to see me finish the job, I promise I want that 100 times more.”
Ahead of the biggest game in TD Garden in 16 years, our conversation with Jayson Tatum: pic.twitter.com/lRdqXi6Wdx – 4:01 PM
“As bad as people want to see me finish the job, I promise I want that 100 times more.”
Ahead of the biggest game in TD Garden in 16 years, our conversation with Jayson Tatum: pic.twitter.com/lRdqXi6Wdx – 4:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“This is absolutely the most important game, I would argue, of [Jayson Tatum’s] career.”
@chiney says JT needs to close out this series in Game 5 👀 pic.twitter.com/5dzN8hxsbD – 3:18 PM
“This is absolutely the most important game, I would argue, of [Jayson Tatum’s] career.”
@chiney says JT needs to close out this series in Game 5 👀 pic.twitter.com/5dzN8hxsbD – 3:18 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: LeBron ended Jaylen Brown’s first playoff run at TD Garden. Ditto for Jayson Tatum. Boston saw Kyrie stomp Lucky, Steph go nuclear & the Heat take Game 7.
The Celtics can exorcise parquet demons with a Finals clincher @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06… – 1:59 PM
Story: LeBron ended Jaylen Brown’s first playoff run at TD Garden. Ditto for Jayson Tatum. Boston saw Kyrie stomp Lucky, Steph go nuclear & the Heat take Game 7.
The Celtics can exorcise parquet demons with a Finals clincher @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06… – 1:59 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
If Jaylen Brown wins the Finals MVP award he’d be the first player in at least 45 years to win without a shoe deal (not a signature shoe). The Celtics star is a sneaker free agent and he’s doing it his way, which makes him unique among his potential peers. nytimes.com/athletic/55627… – 12:58 PM
If Jaylen Brown wins the Finals MVP award he’d be the first player in at least 45 years to win without a shoe deal (not a signature shoe). The Celtics star is a sneaker free agent and he’s doing it his way, which makes him unique among his potential peers. nytimes.com/athletic/55627… – 12:58 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
With the Celtics one win away from the title, the Finals MVP race is far from decided.
But how important is winning the Bill Russell Trophy to Jayson Tatum? pic.twitter.com/ozLvwedoVE – 11:53 AM
With the Celtics one win away from the title, the Finals MVP race is far from decided.
But how important is winning the Bill Russell Trophy to Jayson Tatum? pic.twitter.com/ozLvwedoVE – 11:53 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
When the Celtics traded Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown became the longest tenured Celtics
Sam Hauser tells @TermineRadio and @SamMitchellNBA how the move turned them into the leaders of the Celtics #NBAFinals
Hear the full interview here: sxm.app.link/NBAFinals-Inte… pic.twitter.com/alIMM8qQDc – 11:32 AM
When the Celtics traded Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown became the longest tenured Celtics
Sam Hauser tells @TermineRadio and @SamMitchellNBA how the move turned them into the leaders of the Celtics #NBAFinals
Hear the full interview here: sxm.app.link/NBAFinals-Inte… pic.twitter.com/alIMM8qQDc – 11:32 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Can the Boston Celtics keep their core together after this year?
: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lz1P0
They can run it back in 2024-25, but Tatum’s potential supermax and White’s impending free agency will make 2025-26 very difficult financially pic.twitter.com/9bpWUzPrhS – 10:51 AM
Can the Boston Celtics keep their core together after this year?
: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lz1P0They can run it back in 2024-25, but Tatum’s potential supermax and White’s impending free agency will make 2025-26 very difficult financially pic.twitter.com/9bpWUzPrhS – 10:51 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Finals MVP Rankings: Jaylen Brown still the favorite, while Luka Doncic needs a Mavericks miracle
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 8:48 AM
NBA Finals MVP Rankings: Jaylen Brown still the favorite, while Luka Doncic needs a Mavericks miracle
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 8:48 AM
More on this storyline
Jay King: Jaylen Brown choking up saying he wishes his grandmother could have been here to see this. He said he dreamt during his pregame nap that she gave him a hug and he knew everything would be all right tonight. -via Twitter @ByJayKing / June 18, 2024
Ben Golliver: Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: “The doubters will be back.” pic.twitter.com/2TYZcSoi8H -via Twitter @BenGolliver / June 18, 2024
Sam Amick: Jayson Tatum with the most wholesome departing statement in NBA history as he leaves his press conference: “Man, I need a PB&J; or something!” Not normally what folks reach for in these celebratory times… -via Twitter @sam_amick / June 18, 2024
Cameron Tabatabaie: Tatum on his partnership with Jaylen Brown: I need him on this journey and he needs me pic.twitter.com/Z6nsLGk3Sb -via Twitter @CTabatabaie / June 18, 2024
Cameron Tabatabaie: Tatum on what it took to win this title: “It took being relentless” pic.twitter.com/IB53D8haFy -via Twitter @CTabatabaie / June 18, 2024