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Celtics star Jayson Tatum opens up on making LeBron James his first poster victim since injury

Jayson Tatum turned back the clock against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, and the Boston Celtics star admitted that his poster dunk on LeBron James meant more to him than just two points. Midway through the third quarter, Tatum…

By Miguel La Torre · Clutch Points

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 6:07 AM

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Jayson Tatum said his poster dunk on LeBron James was special after roughly 19 months without one following an Achilles injury.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night to improve to 9-2.
Tatum recorded 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in the victory.

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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum reflected on his poster dunk over LeBron James during Tuesday night's 123-101 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum explained that the dunk meant more than just two points because it marked his first poster dunk in roughly 19 months following a torn right Achilles tendon suffered during the 2025 playoffs.

Tatum finished the contest with 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. Paul George led Boston with 36 points against his former team, while Payton Pritchard added 18 points as the Celtics improved to a 9-2 record on the season.

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