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Jayson Tatum Makes Franchise History During Celtics Blowout Win Over Hornets

Jayson Tatum accomplished something no other Celtics legend was able to during a blowout victory over the Hornets on Friday night.

By Dave Ettinger · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:28 AM

Key Things to Know

Jayson Tatum set a franchise record with 34 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in under 30 minutes.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 in NBA Cup Group Play on Friday night.
Tatum became the first Celtic ever to achieve that stat line along with a plus-36 rating in under 30 minutes.

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Jayson Tatum set a franchise record during the Boston Celtics' 119-80 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. The NBA Cup Group Play matchup saw Tatum become the first player in Celtics history to record 34 points, eight rebounds, nine assists, and a plus-36 rating in fewer than 30 minutes of action.

Now fully recovered from a torn Achilles sustained in 2025, Tatum is averaging 27.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 8.0 assists this season. Dave Ettinger notes that Boston relies heavily on Tatum, with new teammate Paul George displaying inconsistent scoring despite remaining healthy.

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Jayson Tatum Makes Franchise History During Celtics Blowout Win Over Hornets

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