“Don’t ever say Ant is better than him again” – Jayson Tatum’s game-winning 36-point outing against the Pacers in Game 3 sparks WILD reactions on social media

The Celtics have taken a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers.

“Don’t ever say Ant is better than him again” – Jayson Tatum’s game-winning 36-point outing against the Pacers in Game 3 sparks WILD reactions on social media

Jayson Tatum dropped 36 points against the Pacers.

Jayson Tatum broke hearts in Indiana as the Celtics had a huge comeback to win Game 3. Despite the team’s 2-0 lead in the first two games, fans did not expect the Celtics to win based on the Indiana Pacers’ run in the first half. However, Tatum and the Celtics’ defensive efforts did all the work to take down the Pacers on their home court.

MVP finalist Jayson Tatum showed off his offensive skills as he dropped a 36-point double-double with 10 rebounds and eight assists. The guard had amazing range throughout the game as he dropped some important shots with 52.2 FG%. Tatum also made history as he became the first player in the NBA to reach those numbers without any turnovers.

Tatum helped the Boston Celtics set the tone for the game as he had 15 points in the first quarter alone. The guard’s efficiency from beyond the arc played a huge role in the Celtics offense, as he delivered five three-pointers with one being during clutch time in the fourth quarter.

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The NBA netizens were in awe of Tatum’s dominating performance in the blowout win. After the game, Tatum admitted that ‘no lead is safe’ after overcoming an 18-point deficit. The star was showered with praise for his game-winning outing by fans.

Jayson Tatum receives high praise from fans after 36-point performance

During the current postseason, members of the NBA community were not happy with Tatum’s performances. Many believed the star was getting carried by his team in the wins. However, the 26-year-old has proven the critics wrong with his commanding performance on Saturday.

Fans were shocked by the team’s unbelievable win and Tatum’s powerful outing. Fans took to social media to react to Tatum’s stats. Check out some of the reactions of fans from X below.

The top seed has taken a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals now. The Celtics are on the verge of getting a sweep as no team in NBA history has overcome a three-loss streak. Game 4 will take place again at the GainBridge Fieldhouse on Monday with a chance for Boston to advance for the finals.

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