Jayson Tatum (50 points) stronger than the Harden-Durant duo! | NBA

Like the Bucks the day before, the Nets impose their rhythm from the start of the meeting. James Harden is left a little too quiet, and “The Beard” punishes without waiting a local defense still little concerned (19-4!).

In two steps, three movements, the brilliant left-hander is causing trouble (10 points already). But after a stoppage of play, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker put on the gas and it’s not the same team at all. The Celtics are on fire, they artillery from afar, and after twelve minutes, they are even in the lead (33-32).

The intensity is there, and Jayson Tatum continues his “one-man show” on both sides of the floor. By his side, Tristan Thompson fights like a lion in the paint, and he gobbles up rebound after rebound on Nic Claxton.

Kevin Durant found the field while Evan Fournier took advantage of open shots to blacken the scoresheet. The native of Charenton is well in his sneakers in this lieutenant. Jayson Tatum (21 points already) and the Celtics are giving everything to avoid being led 3-0, and at the break, they are still ahead (61-57).

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On returning from the locker room, the game is choppy, and faults multiply. Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant engage in a titanic duel, while Kyrie Irving has a very difficult evening (only 4 points so far), booed by the TD Garden audience every time he has the ball in his hands .

Marcus Smart hooks up with his former teammate, then plants two banderillas from afar on the nose of the old man, who has the head of bad nights. At his side, Jayson Tatum is in all the right places, and he gives a lesson in basketball to all the Nets, who can not calm him down during this third quarter (40 points already!). The fans are standing, and the Celtics take off (96-84).

The TD Garden ignites even more when Tristan Thompson taps a huge tap after a 3-point miss by Kemba Walker. But be careful because the Nets are fighting back. Evan Fournier takes his fifth foul and James Harden decides to take matters into his own hands. With the baton, and by a few long distance shots, the MVP 2018 gives hope to his people. Kyrie Irving finally wakes up, but Kemba Walker responds immediately.

The intensity is enormous, and the meeting ends with a (long) free throw competition. Still on the ground with his five faults, Evan Fournier recovers a precious rebound one minute from time, then tears off in defense. Like the French, the Celtics do not let go, and they win at home (125-119).

For the next game, the TD Garden will be full, and that promises!