Jayson Tatum scored 51 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday. Tatum also had 13 rebounds and five assists in the win.
Tatum was dominant throughout the game, scoring 28 points in the first half. He shot 17-of-27 from the field, including 5-of-9 from three-point range. He also made all 11 of his free throws.
The Celtics trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half, but they outscored the 76ers 60-39 in the second half to win the game.
Tatum's performance was one of the greatest in NBA playoff history. He became the first player to score 50 points in a Game 7 since Michael Jordan in 1997. He also became the youngest player to score 50 points in a Game 7.
Tatum's performance helped the Celtics advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year. They will face the Miami Heat in the best-of-seven series, which begins on Tuesday.
Tatum's performance was a major reason why the Celtics were able to win Game 7 and advance to the Eastern Conference finals. He was the best player on the court, and he showed that he is one of the best players in the NBA.
Tatum's performance is sure to be talked about for years to come. It was one of the greatest performances in NBA playoff history, and it helped the Celtics advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
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