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Déjà vu: Jayson Tatum dunks on LeBron James in Celtics-Sixers

The Celtics star added another dunk on James to his highlight reel, echoing a signature moment from his rookie year.

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 3:05 AM
Déjà vu: Jayson Tatum dunks on LeBron James in Celtics-Sixers
Key Things to Know
  • Jayson Tatum completed an emphatic poster dunk over LeBron James during Tuesday's game.
  • The play occurred in the third quarter of the Boston Celtics' game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • The moment mirrored Tatum's famous dunk over James during the 2018 Eastern Conference finals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum threw down an emphatic one-handed dunk over LeBron James during Tuesday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Midway through the third quarter, Tatum split a double team, drove to the rim, and elevated over the veteran forward before celebrating by banging his chest.

The highlight brought back memories of Tatum's iconic dunk over James in Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference finals. The slam pushed Tatum to 18 points on the night as he faced former teammate Jaylen Brown, who was traded to Philadelphia last summer.

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