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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 31: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shows off his jersey to the fans before their game against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden on December 31, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics played the Oklahoma City Thunder (at home).

The Celtics won by a score of 119-109.

Jayson Tatum finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block while shooting 5/12 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics makes a pass around Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

In addition, Tatum also made Celtics history with his performance.

Celtics Stats wrote: “Jayson Tatum is the first Celtic to record at least 19 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals in a game since Kevin Garnett on 11/7/07.”

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Tatum has been very solid since returning from injury.

The former Duke star has averages of 19.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 39.1% from the field and 30.9% from three-point range in nine games.

Real App wrote: “Jayson Tatum ranks on the Celtics this month: — 2nd in PPG — 1st in RPG — 1st in SPG — 1st in 3PM”

GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics takes a moment before their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 20, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Celtics This Season

GettyBOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 21: (L-R) Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum attend the Premiere of HBO Original Documentary Series “Celtics City” on February 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for HBO)

The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-24 record in 72 games.

They have won seven out of their last ten (and are 25-11 at home).

Following the Thunder, the Celtics will play their next game on Friday night when they host Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks.

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 06: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks hug after the Celtics defeat the Mavericks 120-100 at TD Garden on March 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Celtics are coming off a year where they beat the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs (before losing to the New York Knicks).

A healthy Tatum could make them a real threat to win their second title in three years.

OKC After Boston Loss

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Chicago Bulls in the first half at the United Center on October 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.(Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The Thunder had their 12-game winning streak come to an end.

They are still the first seed in the Western Conference with a 57-16 record in 73 games.

Following Boston, the Thunder will play their next game on Friday when they host Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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