Jayson Tatum hangs 53 points on the Timberwolves in historic outing

Boston Celtics All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum had himself a game and then some against the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden back when Tatum was still finding his footing in the league. After a slow start and a forced extra period, Tatum and the Celtics finally dispatched the Timberwolves 145-136 to finish Boston’s seven-game homestand. The former Duke standout produced a historic night in the process.

Tatum finished with 53 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and a block on 16-of-25 shooting, including 60% from 3 and 15-of-16 from the line, the sort of stat line that has only been equaled by legends such as Larry Bird and Kevin McHale.

That he did it at 23 years old is even more impressive.

Watch the highlights of Tatum’s career night in the clip embedded above produced by Tomasz Kordylewski, it was at once a game to remember while also — at least at first — being one to forget.

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