Ahead of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, let’s take a look at Jayson Tatum’s history in elimination games. The Celtics need him to go off over the next 3 games if they hope to be the first NBA team to come back from a 3-0 deficit.
For his career, Tatum is currently averaging 27.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists over 14 elimination games.
1. April 28th, 2018 – Celtics vs. Bucks – 1st Round, Game 7
112-96 Win
39 Minutes
20 Points
6 Rebounds
5 Assists
0 Steals
1 Block
7/17 FGA – 41.2% FG%
1/4 3-Point Attempts – 25% 3-Point %
+24 +/-
Rookie Jayson Tatum dominating the Bucks in a Game 7pic.twitter.com/D7k3rQ39EC
— CelticsNation (64-18) (4-1 🏆) (@CelticsTheis) March 31, 20232. May 27th, 2018 – Celtics vs. Cavaliers – Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7
87-79 Loss
42 Minutes
24 Points
7 Rebounds
1 Assists
1 Steal
0 Blocks
9/17 FGA – 52.9% FG%
2/6 3-Point Attempts – 33% 3-Point %
-17 +/-
Jayson Tatum’s emphatic poster dunk on LeBron James isn’t talked about enough. pic.twitter.com/CEzUkXiR0J
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 10, 20193. May 8th, 2019 – Celtics @ Bucks – Eastern Conference Finals, Game 5
116-91 Loss
27 Minutes
14 Points
6 Rebounds
2 Assists
0 Steals
1 Block
3/10 FGA – 30% FG%
1/3 3-Point Attempts – 33% 3-Point %
-20 +/-
4. September 11th, 2020 – Celtics @ Raptors – Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 7
92-87 Win
44 Minutes
29 Points
12 Rebounds
7 Assists
1 Steal
1 Block
9/23 FGA – 39.1% FG%
4/8 3-Point Attempts – 50% 3-Point %
+5 +/-
📊 Jayson Tatum finished Friday’s win over the Raptors with 29 points (9-of-23 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 blocked shot and 4 triples in 44 minutes.
— Hoodie Melo (@fedemaxiperu) September 12, 2020
*He scored 21+ points in 5 of 7 games.#celtics #nbaitalia #NBAPlayoffs #NBA pic.twitter.com/jqF8eDZOq15. September 25th, 2020 – Celtics vs. Heat – Eastern Conference Finals, Game 5
121-108 Win
43 Minutes
31 Points
10 Rebounds
6 Assists
1 Steal
0 Blocks
8/22 FGA – 36.4% FG%
3/10 3-Point Attempts – 30% 3-Point %
+10 +/-
END OF 3Q: Heat 83 Celtics 92
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) September 26, 2020
Celtics outscore the Heat 41-25 in the third quarter to take the lead here in Game 5. Jayson Tatum with 27 PTS (17 in the quarter). Every Celtics and Heat starter is in double-figures. Can the Celtics hang on to force Game 6? pic.twitter.com/N5gWh7HAlc6. September 27th, 2020 – Celtics @ Heat – Eastern Conference Finals, Game 6
125-113 Loss
44 Minutes
24 Points
7 Rebounds
11 Assists
2 Steals
1 Block
9/26 FGA – 34.6% FG%
3/10 3-Point Attempts – 30% 3-Point %
-10 +/-
7. June 1st, 2021 – Celtics @ Nets – First Round, Game 5
123-109 Loss
41 Minutes
32 Points
9 Rebounds
5 Assists
0 Steals
2 Blocks
12/27 FGA – 44.4% FG%
4/11 3-Point Attempts – 36.4% 3-Point %
-14 +/-
8. May 13th, 2022 – Celtics @ Bucks- Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 6
108-95 Win
43 Minutes
46 Points
9 Rebounds
4 Assists
0 Steals
1 Block
17/32 FGA – 53.1% FG%
7/15 3-Point Attempts – 46.7% 3-Point %
+21 +/-
Throwback to when Jayson Tatum dropped 46 points on the road against the Bucks down 2-3 in the ECSF ☘️ pic.twitter.com/VjYeD7FS1B
— 𝙍𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙮 ☘️ (@CelticsRiley) June 24, 20229. May 15th, 2022 – Celtics vs. Bucks- Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 7
109-81Win
37 Minutes
23 Points
6 Rebounds
8 Assists
0 Steals
1 Block
7/14 FGA – 50% FG%
5/9 3-Point Attempts – 55.6% 3-Point %
+15 +/-
7.) Game 7 vs Bucks, 2022 East Semis:
— JT Muse (@TatumMuse) May 24, 2023
23 PTS
8 AST
6 REB
5 3PM
7/14 FG
Blew out the defending champs in Game 7. He could’ve done more damage if he wasn’t in foul trouble. pic.twitter.com/oDQwPGPFVb10. May 29th, 2022 – Celtics @ Heat – Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7
100-96 Win
46 Minutes
26 Points
10 Rebounds
6 Assists
1 Steal
2 Blocks
9/21 FGA – 42.9% FG%
4/7 3-Point Attempts – 57.1% 3-Point %
+7 +/-
4.) Game 7 vs Heat, 2022 East Finals:
— JT Muse (@TatumMuse) May 24, 2023
26 PTS
10 REB
6 AST
4 3PM
2 BLK
1 STL
9/21 FG
The Inaugural Eastern Conference Finals MVP led the Celtics to their first Finals trip since 2010. pic.twitter.com/jWfJ9R5Ede11. June 16th, 2022 – Celtics vs. Warriors – NBA Finals, Game 6
103-90 Loss
40 Minutes
13 Points
3 Rebounds
7 Assists
3 Steals
1 Block
6/18 FGA – 33.3% FG%
1/4 3-Point Attempts – 25% 3-Point %
-2 +/-
12. May 11th, 2023 – Celtics @ 76ers – Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 6
95-86 Win
43 Minutes
19 Points
9 Rebounds
6 Assists
2 Steals
2 Blocks
5/21 FGA – 23.8% FG%
4/11 3-Point Attempts – 36.4% 3-Point %
2 +/-
3.) Game 6 vs 76ers, 2023 East Semis:
— JT Muse (@TatumMuse) May 24, 2023
19 PTS (16 in the 4th)
9 REB
6 AST
4 3PM (all in the 4th)
4 STK*
*steals and blocks
3 PTS through 3 quarters on a historically bad shooting night, season on the line? Bet.
“Humbly, I'm one of the best basketball players in the world.” pic.twitter.com/1oGSPD8AWU13. May 14th, 2023 – Celtics vs. 76ers – Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 7
112-88 Win
42 Minutes
51 Points
13 Rebounds
5 Assists
2 Steals
0 Blocks
17/28 FGA – 23.8% FG%
4/11 3-Point Attempts – 60.7% 3-Point %
33 +/-
Jayson Tatum vs Philadelphia 76ers
— A Walking Highlight (@11AWH) May 14, 2023
51 PTS (Game 7 NBA record)
13 REB
5 AST
2 STL
17/28 FG
6/10 3P
11/14 FT
+33 in 41 minutes.#Celtics W.#BleedGreen #NBA #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/jNjmR475Fc14. May 23rd, 2023 – Celtics @ Heat – Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4
116-99 Win
42 Minutes
33 Points
11 Rebounds
7 Assists
1 Steal
2 Blocks
14/22 FGA – 63.6% FG%
4/9 3-Point Attempts – 44.4% 3-Point %
33 +/-
Jayson Tatum went OFF vs. the Heat to force Game 5 😤 pic.twitter.com/CFoIiG7i3f
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 24, 2023
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