Jayson Tatum matched a file set by Boston Celtics legend Larry Fowl because the Celtics earned a snug 123-98 win in opposition to Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
The 26-year-old hit the third triple-double of his profession, with 43 factors, 16 rebounds and 10 assists because the defending NBA champions moved into second within the japanese convention.
It’s the first time a Celtics participant has hit a 40-point triple double since Fowl, a three-time Most Helpful Participant (MVP) winner, did so for the primary time in opposition to Portland in 1992.
“Larry Fowl might be the very best participant to ever put on this uniform,” Tatum mentioned.
“So any time you accomplish one thing in the identical sentence as him, it is one thing particular, even if you happen to by no means attain that pinnacle.”
LeBron James scored 32 factors because the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99.
Trailing 101-99 with 12 seconds left, the Kings had the prospect to attract the sport when LA’s Anthony Davis missed two free throws.
However the Kings couldn’t safe the rebound and fouled Austin Reaves within the course of, permitting the 26-year-old guard to seal the win with two free throws.
Elsewhere, the Miami Warmth threw away a 22-point lead within the last quarter to lose 121-114 to the Orlando Magic, whereas Steph Curry scored 31 factors within the Golden State Warriors’ 113-103 win in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves.