Jayson Tatum Leads Celtics to 123-98 Victory

Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a commanding 123-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls, scoring a season-high 43 points and achieving his third career triple-double with 16 rebounds and 10 assists. Tatum's performance marked a significant rebound for the Celtics following a recent loss to the Bulls, and he became the first Celtics player since Larry Bird to record over 40 points in a triple-double. The Celtics improved their record to 22-6, remaining competitive in the Eastern Conference. Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown also contributed with 22 and 19 points, respectively, while the Bulls struggled with a shooting percentage of only 37.9%. Tatum emphasized the importance of adapting to game situations and credited head coach Joe Mazzulla for challenging him to elevate his teammates. The Celtics displayed dominance in both rebounding and scoring in the paint, securing 58 rebounds and 62 points under the basket.