The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 at home in G5 of the NBA Finals to win the championship 4-1 overall. Jason.
Tatum
Had a great game and made a significant contribution to the Celtic victory.
Tatum played 44 minutes and 57 seconds, shooting 11-of-24 from the field for 31 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in a well-rounded performance that helped the Celtics lock down the title and win the championship.
After the game, Tatum was interviewed and expressed his gratitude to his supporters. He said:
"All the sacrifices have been worth it. I'm so thankful for the environment I grew up in. Thanks to my mom, thanks to my dad for taking me to basketball, my grandma for helping raise me. All my friends and family who supported me, every coach, every teammate."
"Jayson Tatum couldn't have succeeded without the help of a lot of people. So I think in this moment, I'm very thankful for all the people who have supported me at my highest highs and my lowest lows. I'm very, very grateful for that."
Tatum's stellar play and leadership this season won the Celtics a championship. His humility and gratitude also showed his character as a great athlete. Fans look forward to seeing Tatum continue to grow and bring more brilliance to the team in the coming games.
