Celtics star Jayson Tatum opens up on making LeBron James his first poster victim since injury
Jayson Tatum turned back the clock against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, and the Boston Celtics star admitted that his poster dunk on LeBron James meant more to him than just two points . Midway through the third quarter, Tatum split a double team, drove hard to the rim and threw down a one-handed slam right over James . After the game, […] The post Celtics star Jayson Tatum opens up…
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared his thoughts on making LeBron James his first poster victim since injury. During Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tatum showcased his skill by splitting a double team, driving hard to the rim and dunking over James. This moment meant more to Tatum than just two points, as it represented getting his legs back after a 19-month absence from dunking on opponents.
The six-time All-Star had been sidelined by a torn right Achilles tendon during the 2025 playoffs, sidelining him for most of the 2025-26 season. Tatum's return on March 6 was a significant milestone, and he has been regaining his explosiveness since then. In this game, Tatum finished with 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocks, contributing to Boston's 123-101 victory over Philadelphia.
This win was especially meaningful as it was Tatum's first matchup against Jaylen Brown since Brown's trade to the Sixers. The Celtics are now 9-2 on the season, looking ahead to their next game against the Toronto Raptors.
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