Jayson Tatum finished with 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 40 minutes of action on Tuesday night. He led the Boston Celtics in a 113-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their first-round series.

What happened?

The Celtics shot 40% from the field, just 28% from beyond the arc, and a poor 61% from the free-throw line, while committing 12 turnovers and managing only 11 points as a team in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters for Jayson Tatum

Tatum continues to be a bright spot for Boston, still less than a year removed from tearing his Achilles. He made NBA history by passing Kobe Bryant for the second-most career points before age 29 with 3,056 points.

What comes next?

The Celtics announced that Tatum now trails only LeBron James, who recorded 3,871 points before turning 29. Tatum is one win away from advancing to the second round and the Celtics seem to be the favorite to emerge from the East.

Tatum is a six-time All-Star, been to two NBA Finals, winning one of them, made four consecutive All-NBA first team honors from 2022 to 2025, and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in 2020 and 2024.

The 76ers forced another game as they're clawing back in the series, 2-3. The Celtics will look to bounce back and close out the series.

Tatum's performance has been impressive, and he deserves respect for his accomplishments. He has been a key player for the Celtics and will look to continue his success in the playoffs.

The Celtics will play the 76ers again, looking to advance to the second round. Tatum will be a key player in the game, and his performance will be crucial to the team's success.

On Tuesday night, the Celtics struggled from the field, but Tatum's performance was a bright spot. He will look to continue his success and lead the Celtics to victory.

The NBA playoffs are heating up, and the Celtics are looking to make a deep run. Tatum's performance will be key to their success, and he will look to continue making history.

The Celtics are looking to bounce back from their loss and close out the series. Tatum will be a key player in the game, and his performance will be important to the team's success.

Tatum's history-making performance is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He will look to continue his success and lead the Celtics to victory.

The Celtics will look to advance to the second round and make a deep run in the playoffs. Tatum's performance will be key to their success, and he will look to continue making history.