Tatum entered the playoffs nursing a right-wrist bone bruise sustained in Game 1, an injury that forced him out of Game 2 for the first time in his eight-year career. He responded to the setback with a 36-point effort in Game 3’s narrow defeat, then followed up with Sunday’s dominant outing to keep Boston on the brink of advancing.

The Boston Celtics secured a 107-98 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 4 on Sunday, taking a 3-1 lead in their opening-round playoff series. The win showcased both the team's collective strength and the individual brilliance of Jayson Tatum,