Jayson Tatum got into a shootout with Stephen Curry, and Celtics came out on top.
Tatum scored 44 points — the second-highest total in his career — and Kemba Walker made a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left to help Boston beat the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Saturday night.
“He’s incredible,” Walker said. “He can score with the best of them. He’s making the right plays out there. He was unbelievable. We needed every bucket he had tonight.”
Curry scored 47, including a 3-pointer to cut Golden State’s deficit to two points with 19 seconds left. But he missed a shot from just inside half court on the Warriors’ next possession, dooming their last chance for a win.
WHAT. A. GAME. 🔥
38 for Curry, 32 for Tatum.. the @warriors and @celtics are tied at 89 entering the 4th on ABC. pic.twitter.com/65QgmLRTW1
— NBA (@NBA) April 18, 2021
☘️ Celtics 119 🌉 Warriors 114
🌟 Jayson Tatum: 44 PTS, 16-25 FG, 10 REB
🤯 Steph Curry: 47 PTS, 11-19 3PT
🏞 Jabari Parker debut: 11 PTS, 5-6 FG, 16 MIN
📈 Season-best 6-game win streak for C’s
🔜 Bulls visit on Monday— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) April 18, 2021
