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Jayson Tatum Becomes Youngest Celtic to Reach 10,000 Points in Victory over Nets

Tatum's Milestone Reached Amidst Celtics' Unbeaten Run, Demonstrating His Complete Evolution into a Leader and Elite Player While Jrue Holiday's Performance Boosts the Team's Winning Streak.

  • Jayson Tatum became the youngest player in Boston Celtics history to reach 10,000 career points in their 124-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 32 points and adding 11 rebounds to his performance.
  • The Celtics improved their undefeated run to 5-0 for the first time since the start of the 2009-10 season, demonstrating the evolution of the team's leadership and capacities.
  • Alongside Tatum's milestone, the team's winning streak has also been boosted by Jrue Holiday's comprehensive performance, where he finished just a rebound shy of a triple-double.
  • Despite initial apprehension about his potential for playing time on the Celtics due to their talented roster at the time of his drafting, Tatum has since become one of the league's top players, continuously evolving his game over the years.
  • Beyond his scoring accomplishments, Tatum has been recognized for his empathetic leadership style, enhancing team dynamics and adopting a role that goes more than just scoring points.
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