This past Wednesday night saw a classic slugfest between two of the NBA’s top stars, as Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell traded blows in a tight game the Boston Celtics eventually beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-113 at TD Garden.
Tatum would finish the night with 41 points on a smooth 13-for-21 from the field. The St. Louis native also grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out a total of 8 assists. On the other side of the ball, Mitchell’s scoring was electric, putting up 44 points of his own in what at times devolved into a thrilling duel between old pals.
After Wednesday’s action, the Celtics Wire asked Tatum about the thrills and motivation that come with playing against a good friend and a fellow NBA star.
Let’s take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics’ game No. 63 of their 2022-23 campaign. https://t.co/CCjDZGegDz
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