Celtics' Jayson Tatum Scored More Points Than Entire Magic Team

Gabe Smallson | Apr 28, 2025

Apr 27, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) wait fro a break in play in the fourth quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics are looking to close out the Orlando Magic after taking a 3-1 lead and heading back home for Game 5.

Jayson Tatum led the way with 37 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals as it proved to be too much for the Magic, especially in the final moments of the game. Celtics insider Justin Turpin pointed out how Tatum single-handedly took Boston over the top in Game 4.

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After the score was tied 91-91 with 4:18 to go:

Jayson Tatum: 9 points

Magic: 7 points

— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) April 28, 2025

With four minutes and 18 seconds remaining in the game, Tatum scored nine points as the Magic could only muster seven.

When the moment mattered most, Tatum showed out, and it resulted in Boston coming within one game of moving onto the next round of the playoffs. The superstar spoke after the game about how his experience in major moments led to his late-game outburst.

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“Year after year, just getting older, having more experience, understanding the moment, being in these moments plenty of times, enjoying being in those moments, and not necessarily take over the game but, being in a position to make the play," said Tatum.

Tatum continued on looking forward to the challenge and trusting in not just his team, but his own ability.

"It was 91-91 with four minutes left and a timeout, I was excited for that moment because I knew we were gonna figure it out and make plays, and it's not just me everybody made plays, so we showed some competitive spirit and it was fun," said Tatum.

Jayson Tatum:

“It was 91-91 with four minutes left, I was excited for that moment. Because I knew we were gonna figure it out and make plays.”

Tatum single-handedly outscored the Magic from that point, 9-7. pic.twitter.com/ONNpEToc3H

— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) April 28, 2025

In total, Tatum score 16 fourth quarter points along with two boards, a steal and an assist.

Game 5 will take place at home on 5:30 pm on Tuesday as the Celtics will have a chance to close out the series. They will play the winner of the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons series as New York is also up 3-1.

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