The 2022 Christmas Day games haven’t disappointed today. The Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks had a hard-fought battle that the 76ers won. This was followed up by the Dallas Mavericks making a big comeback to demolish the Los Angeles Lakers. But the toughest battle of the night came after Mavs vs. Lakers.
The No. 1 and 2 seeds in the East locked horns as the Boston Celtics looked to prove why they’re the best in the league while facing the scary Milwaukee Bucks. Jayson Tatum dominated the game, scoring 42 points in a Celtics 139-118 win. Considering Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo are leaders in the MVP race, fans are hailing Tatum for his star performance.
Jayson Tatum on Christmas 🎄
🎁 41 PTS
🎁 7 REB
🎁 5 AST
🎁 3 STL
C's take down the Bucks 139-118 pic.twitter.com/n8ZGEj6n0Q
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 26, 2022
Jayson Tatum kicked Giannis ass today!!!! I mean smoked Deer Meat. Carry on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) December 26, 2022
Looking like an MVP @jaytatum0 🤩 pic.twitter.com/QTv9jgTYGJ
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) December 26, 2022
JAYSON TATUM POSTER ON GIANNIS. 🔥🔥
pic.twitter.com/vRvE7LGKaE
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 25, 2022
Let Jayson Tatum cook
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) December 25, 2022
Jayson Tatum has 6 40-point games this season, his most in a season in his career and tied for the most by any player this season.
Tatum is the youngest player with a 40-point game on Christmas Day since Kevin Durant in 2010. pic.twitter.com/xNIfS6yMe1
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) December 26, 2022
That was the 17th regular-season game in which both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum scored 30+ points, which pushes them past Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen into 3rd place all-time for most 30-point games by teammates. pic.twitter.com/vepPJ2rb6l
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) December 24, 2022
Jaylen Brown is giving you hell so you think you get a break because he passed the ball.
Bad news is he passed it to Jayson Tatum who hits an insane midrange dagger
Best duo in the NBA
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) December 26, 2022
Jayson Tatum now has 5 straight games with 30+ points.
Too damn good 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ch7kIGsuyT
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 25, 2022
Thanasis watching Tatum dunk on Giannis pic.twitter.com/UC28pZTgFW
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) December 25, 2022
Jayson Tatum MVP candidacy https://t.co/4FiuZt5Whc
— 𝙻🇧🇧 (@HornetsRuinedMe) December 22, 2022
MAN… ONLY IF WE HAD AN ATHLETIC WING DEFENDER TO PUT ON TATUM… pic.twitter.com/f8DkqEyYU4
— Jrue🌟 (@JrueBurnerAcct) December 25, 2022
Giannis tried his best but could score only 26 points while being held to just 40% efficiency by the Celtics’ defense. Despite their elite defensive prowess, Tatum was doing whatever he wanted against the Bucks. It was an awe-inspiring performance from the Celtics as they look to put a tough December behind them.
Are The Celtics Championship Favorites?
It is tough to definitively say that the Celtics are the best team in the NBA because of the party in the league this season. But from what we have seen so far, the Celtics are easily the most equipped to make a deep playoff run. They have depth, they have a dynamic duo, and a coach that has outlined the perfect offensive system for them.
If contenders around the league start making trades, the Celtics may be a little insecure in their position atop the league. The Bucks have won a championship before, so they can never be counted out in the postseason either. With Khris Middleton going down again, it may be the Celtics’ year to separate themselves from their closest rival.
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