Tatum delivers triple-double as Celtics start fast, roll past Heat in Game 1 rout


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Rappler— A sizzling start allows the Celtics to crush the Heat by 20 points in the opener of their Eastern Conference playoff series

WCVB—Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Heat in Game 1. Jayson Tatum recorded his first career playoff triple-double to lead Boston past Miami, the team that spoiled the Celtics' NBA Finals dreams last year.

@morningjournal—Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat, 114-94, in playoff opener. By KYLE HIGHTOWER BOSTON — The Celtics spent the days leading up to their playoff matchup with Miami talking about wanting to match the physicality of a team that would be looking for an edge without star Jimmy Butler. Boston did that and then some. Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 […]

The Washington Times—Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Jimmy Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener. Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Boston past the Miami Heat 114-94 on Sunday to open their first-round playoff series.