With Sunday’s victory over the Orlando Magic, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics extended their NBA-best record to 20-5. Boston now has 14 consecutive victories and is undefeated when playing at home. With 17 consecutive victories, only the 1957–58 Celtics had a better record to start the season.

Tatum was more impressed by the team’s ability to overcome obstacles and win games than by the streak itself. They just won two straight games against the Magic, who had beaten them once previously this season. Additionally, the Celtics have won eight of their last nine games.

Tatum responded to a question regarding the importance of their five-game winning run by saying:

“Our work this week was truly remarkable….” Last year, I’m not sure we would have come out on top in these games.

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Their victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday, despite missing three of their top big me𝚗, was accentuated by the All-NBA forward. Due to muscle discomfort, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet were ruled out, and Al Horford was given the night off after playing the first half of back-to-back games.

With 30 points, 6 boards, and 4 assists, Jayson Tatum was the Celtics’ go-to guy in the victory. Despite shooting 0-for-5 from outside the arc, Jaylen Brown finished with 18 points, 4 assists, and 3 boards.

The bench for Boston really came through. With 21 points, 7-10 shooting, and 6-6 from beyond the arc, Payton Pritchard was in first place. A total of 22 points, 8 boards, 5 assists, and 5 steals were contributed by Sam Hauser and Oshae Brissett. Even though he hasn’t played much this year, Lamar Stevens got the start at center.

The Boston Celtics cruised to a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, fielding its regular lineup.

The Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum, lost their season-defining game.

The one defeat suffered by the Boston Celtics during their 8-1 run was at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. Though they were one of the major favorites, Boston was ousted in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. They were defeated in the game that meant the most to them this season.

The Warriors, led by Jayson Tatum, made a slew of summer moves in an effort to secure banner #18. As part of a three-team trade that sent Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies, they got Kristaps Porzingis.

They traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams III, who were named Sixth Man of the Year.

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Even though Jayson Tatum and the rest of Boston’s starting five had been the NBA’s finest unit all season, they were unable to get the victory in the game that mattered most to them.

This season, the Boston Celtics have won several amazing games. Their fans have been waiting since 2008 to see if they can win a championship after all these years of trying.