Celtics vs. Bucks takeaways: Jayson Tatum goes off, Boston keeps hopes for No. 1 seed alive with dominant win
MILWAUKEE -- The last time Jayson Tatum suited up for a Game at Fiserv Forum, the Boston Celtics were down 3-2 to the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs last season. Tatum responded with the best, and most important performance of his career -- a 46-point, nine-rebound masterpiece in Game 6 to keep the Celtics' season alive . His 40-point, eight-rebound effort in Thursday night's 140-99 win for the Celtics wasn't nearly as important, but his shot-making was just as impressive. He went 12-of-18 from the field, including 8-of-10 from 3-point land and 8-of-8 from the free throw line, to equal his most efficient shooting performance of the season and record his 11th 40-point Game of the season. Tatum got plenty of help from Jaylen Brown, who finished with 30 points, five rebounds and five assists as well as major contributions from Al Horford and Malcolm Brogdon, each of whom chipped...