What initially had the look of a truly embarrassingly defeat for the Boston Celtics turned into one of the most incredible games of the 2020-2021 NBA season, an overtime thriller that saw the Boston topple the San Antonio Spurs, 143-140. After trailing by as many as 32 points in the second quarter, the Celtics launched into one of the most impressive comebacks the franchise has ever seen, battling back behind a colossal 42-point third quarter to help force an improbable overtime period.
It cannot be overstated — Jayson Tatum was simply transcendent in this game, recording unquestionably the most remarkable game of his young career with a career-high 60 points.