Jayson Tatum trails only Larry Bird for most 45-point games in Celtics history

Jayson Tatum has recorded five 45-point games in Celtics history. Larry Bird recorded at least 45 points in 19 games of his 13-year career. Paul Pierce has four 45 point games. Tummine has three 40-plus point performances this season.

Jayson Tatum scored 580 points in his first 20 games this season. Larry Bird scored 575 points during the 1984-85 season for the Celtics. Tummine scored 53 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 9th and 60 points versus the San Antonio Spurs on May 30th. He scored his third 40-point game on January 4th 2021.