It was supposed to be a close game, but Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had other plans. In the final seconds of the third quarter, Tatum put on a show for the ages, sending Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang flying to the ground with a dazzling crossover before hitting a three-pointer to put his team up 93-88.
The play was a thing of beauty, with Tatum using his lightning-quick speed and agility to blow past Niang and get open for the shot. As he crossed up Niang, Tatum left him stumbling to try and regain his footing, but it was too late. The Celtics star had already launched the ball from downtown, and it was nothing but net.
The three-pointer capped off an impressive quarter for Tatum and the Celtics, who used a big run to take control of the game. The Cavaliers had been hanging tough, but Tatum's heroics capped off a dominating quarter for Boston. The Celtics were on fire from downtown, and their strong defense held the Cavaliers to just 18 points in the quarter.
As for Tatum, it was just another day at the office. He finished the game with an impressive stat line, and his playmaking ability was on full display. He showed off his lightning-quick speed and agility on multiple occasions, and his three-point shot was pure magic.
The win was a big one for the Celtics, who are looking to make some noise in the competitive Eastern Conference. With Tatum leading the charge, they are certainly a team to be reckoned with.