Jayson Tatum has revealed he had somewhat further inspiration within the lead-up to dropping 51 factors on the Charlotte Hornets in a 122-106 win on Monday.
That inspiration got here within the type of a textual content message from in style former NBA participant and present TNT analyst Jamal Crawford.
““Actually, the factor that was going via my thoughts — I had 49 in opposition to the Warmth earlier this season, I took a shot and we acquired the ball again nevertheless it was 50 seconds left and I remembered I waved them off,” Tatum informed NBC Sports activities Boston.
“I didn’t go get the ball. Jamal Crawford texted me after the sport and he was like, ‘Man, if you’re ever that near 50, no person is each going to recollect time and rating. They’re simply going to document if you will have 50 or not.’”
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Tatum’s efficiency was not restricted to his 51 factors alone, he additionally contributed 9 rebounds and 5 assists whereas capturing 15-of-23 from the sector and 7-of-12 from behind the three-point line.
It marked his seventh 40-point recreation of the 12 months, however the first time he scored over 50-points.
Tatum is averaging 31.1 factors, 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists on the season.
