The Boston Celtics bounced back on Sunday from their Game 3 loss to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Orlando Magic. On Tuesday, the Celtics will have a chance to close out the series at TD Garden and wait for their opponent in the next round.
The best part of the Game 4 win for Celtics fans was seeing Jayson Tatum have another dominant performance. Despite playing through a bone bruise on his right wrist and going up against an elite defense, Tatum was once again the best player on the court, scoring 37 points on 10/25 shooting from the field and 14/14 from the free-throw line. He added 14 rebounds, three assists, and three steals in 42 minutes of action.
Since his return from his Game 2 absence, Tatum has also been showcasing a new celebration. After making his jump shots, Tatum holds his injured wrist as part of the celebration. Following the win, the Celtics star revealed the inspiration behind his new signature move.
Jayson Tatum said Baylor Scheierman came up with the wrist celebration.
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“Shout out to the rook,” Tatum said.
Jayson Tatum Credits Celtics Rookie for New Celebration
The Athletic's Jay King reported that Tatum credited Celtics rookie Baylor Scheierman for the wrist celebration. Tatum added that the people have been taking notice, and it will be a new thing for him from now on.
Scheierman has yet to see any playing time in the postseason, but he is still making an impact on the team off the court.
Head coach Joe Mazzulla has tightened the rotation in the playoffs, only playing eight players in Jrue Holiday's absence in Game 4. Scheierman will likely not get much action in his rookie campaign outside of garbage time, but the deep playoff run will certainly be a valuable experience for the 24-year-old.