Boston Celtics: 4 best moments from the 2019-2020 NBA season

By Max Bozicas | Apr 5, 2020

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 08: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 08, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

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Jayson Tatum dominates in double-OT win

The second matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers was easily the game of the year for the Boston Celtics. They took home a 141-133 win in double overtime and the story of the game was Jayson Tatum dropping 39 points.

In the fourth quarter and overtime periods, Tatum outscored Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard 17-5. This was a pivotal point in the season for Tatum personally, as he outplayed one of the best players in the NBA with the world watching.

Tatum would make his debut in the All-Star game just a short time after posting this dominant performance. He and the Celtics rode a serious high going into the All-Star break following this victory, as he truly etched his place as one of the game’s top young players.

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This was one of many games that Tatum was able to take over, but this one gets recognition due to the competition. It’s not very often that Kawhi Leonard isn’t the best player on the floor, but this was one of those times.

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