Jayson Tatum scores career-high 34 points, Celtics lose again
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 34 points (12-of-29 field goals, 7-of-11 free throws) with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 3 3-pointers, and 0 turnovers in 35.6 minutes of a 109-102 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.
Tatum saw a boost in usage with Kyrie Irving (quad) sidelined, notching the first 30-point game of his career. Kyrie will likely be back for Wednesday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors, which would shift Tatum back to his normal role.
Tatum scored a season-high 56.5 FanDuel points in the loss. He's averaging 30.6 FanDuel points through 43 games.
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