Tatum beats Larry Bird Celtic rookie record with 5 straight 20+ pt playoff games

[CelticsElite]

Most 20+ pt playoff games as a Celtics rookie

Bird: 4
Tatum: 5


He's rewriting Celtic history. Have a feeling Tatums number will continue to increase

[GreenEnvy]

Kid is POISED.

Free throws were disappointing but he had a very clutch jumper right in Simmons’ face and has truly been amazing not only in the playoffs, but his entire pro career.

[gouki88]

Absolute superstar potential

[EJPLAYA]

Yes, however let's not forget that Kyrie and Hayward going down is the reason that was possible. He had no choice but to score because he didn't have many others to do it. Bird had tiny and Maxwell and Cowens... That being said, Bird was also 23 which gave him that advantage. Let's not put too much pressure on the kid yet, but I do agree the sky is the limit for him. As a Duke fan I'm loving the future!

[GreenEnvy]

Yes, however let's not forget that Kyrie and Hayward going down is the reason that was possible. He had no choice but to score because he didn't have many others to do it. Bird had tiny and Maxwell and Cowens... That being said, Bird was also 23 which gave him that advantage. Let's not put too much pressure on the kid yet, but I do agree the sky is the limit for him. As a Duke fan I'm loving the future!

While I think the Hayward injury definitely expedited his growth, don’t forget he was given the start on opening night.

Clearly Brad trusted him out of camp and obviously Danny believed in his skills to trade down. He’s too talented to not get time, even with Hayward.

[GC003332]

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/heinsto01/gamelog/1957

Tom Heinsohn had 6 games of 20 pts or more as a rookie for the Celtics in the playoffs.

[GreenEnvy]

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/heinsto01/gamelog/1957

Tom Heinsohn had 6 games of 20 pts or more as a rookie for the Celtics in the playoffs.

37 and 23 as a rookie in game 7 is seriously one of the most underrated performances in NBA history.

I’m sure most non-Celtics fans don’t know about that game.

[makaveli]

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/heinsto01/gamelog/1957

Tom Heinsohn had 6 games of 20 pts or more as a rookie for the Celtics in the playoffs.

37 and 23 as a rookie in game 7 is seriously one of the most underrated performances in NBA history.

I’m sure most non-Celtics fans don’t know about that game.

tommy is an absolute legend, tatum is becoming one

[Bucketgetter]

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/heinsto01/gamelog/1957

Tom Heinsohn had 6 games of 20 pts or more as a rookie for the Celtics in the playoffs.

Tatum had 5 straight. That’s the stat.

[GC003332]

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/heinsto01/gamelog/1957

Tom Heinsohn had 6 games of 20 pts or more as a rookie for the Celtics in the playoffs.

Tatum had 5 straight. That’s the stat.

Tell that to the OP and correct the thread title then.

[Surferdad]

Paul Pierce:  "..he's a WAY better player than I was as a rookie..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuq5CcaSdq4

[SHAQATTACK]

Paul Pierce:  "..he's a WAY better player than I was as a rookie..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuq5CcaSdq4

He is special .

Lewis was good too.

[DavorCroatiaFan]

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/heinsto01/gamelog/1957

Tom Heinsohn had 6 games of 20 pts or more as a rookie for the Celtics in the playoffs.

Tatum had 5 straight. That’s the stat.

Tell that to the OP and correct the thread title then.

Its record for most CONSECUTIVE 20+pt as a rookie. And Tatum as a rookie is full 3 year younger then rookie Bird. Scary, isn't it?

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/heinsto01/gamelog/1957

Tom Heinsohn had 6 games of 20 pts or more as a rookie for the Celtics in the playoffs.

Tatum had 5 straight. That’s the stat.

THEN TELL THE OP! duh!

[cman88]

both Tatum and Brown have been amazing this playoffs carrying the team offensively...at 20 and 21.