Boston.com · Mar 25, 2023
Tatum notches 40th 30-point game, Celtics beat Pacers 120-95
Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) is defended by Indiana Pacers' Isaiah Jackson (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 24, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, setting a new franchise record with his 40th 30-point game this season, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 120-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Tatum passed Hall of Famer Larry Bird, who had 39 30-point games during the 1987-88 season.
Jaylen Brown added 27 points and seven rebounds, and Derrick White finished with 22 points and nine assists.
The Celtics have won four out of five and improved to 27-9 at home this season.