Jayson Tatum Dominates Hornets With 34-Point NBA Cup Masterclass

Jayson Tatum put on a masterclass in Boston's 119-80 NBA Cup win over Charlotte, recording 34 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in just three quarters. Tatum shot 56.3% from the field, 5-of-8 from deep, and a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line, tying Paul Pierce with his 106th 15-point first quarter in franchise history. He has logged six-plus assists in all eight games this season as he continues his post-Achilles rupture comeback, noting he is still working back to 100%.