Now in his 16th NBA season, the 36-year-old is averaging 10.9 points and shooting a career-best 48.8% from 3-point range.
Boston Celtics
Tatum scores 49 as Celtics hold off hot-shooting Heat, 134-121
Jayson Tatum has three 40-point games for the Celtics, who have won five straight and 14 of 15.
Tatum, Smart lift Celtics to easy win over Hornets
Jayson Tatum scores 35 and Marcus Smart has a career-high 15 assists in Boston’s 140-105 win.
Celtics handle Wizards despite Tatum’s absence
Jayson Tatum sits out because of an ankle injury, but Jaylen Brown scores 36 points and six other Celtics reach double figures in a 130-121 win.
Mazzulla shows blind spot in Celtics’ loss to Bulls
Commentary: Interim coach Joe Mazzulla used Al Horford, 36, for too many minutes in a regular season game that the Celtics had a slim chance of winning for much of the second half.
DeRozan scores 28 as Bulls stop Celtics’ 9-game win streak
Jayson Tatum scores 28 points for Boston.
NBA roundup: Celtics top Pelicans, extend winning streak to nine
Jaylen Brown finishes with 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 117-109 victory.
No shock in East as Celtics, Bucks vie for lead
Analysis: Boston has thrived despite the suspension of Ime Udoka and Milwaukee is still winning even with Giannis Antetokounmpo getting some rest for a sore knee.
NBA roundup: Boston’s Jaylen Brown hopes to return quickly from sore knee
Brown did not play in the Celtics’ win over Detroit on Saturday but said he’ll be fine.
Celtics notebook: Hauser proving worthy of an expanded role with Celtics
Sam Hauser spent most of his rookie season with the Maine Celtics and is off to a good start in the first 11 games of the season.