The Boston Celtics made a statement after narrowly defeating the formerly undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers 120-117, cementing themselves as the best team in the E

Is star forward Jayson Tatum still helping to cover up the Boston Celtics ' weak spots? The ire the St. Louis native got for his play in the 2024 NBA postseason for his dip in shooting and scoring numbers in some corners of the NBA community neglected just how big of a role he was playing for the Celtics to draw two or even three defenders on one end is still going on while Tatum has found another gear on offense.

Jayson Tatum could have lost the Celtics the game on Saturday night. Instead, he was the reason Boston came out of overtime with a win.

Jayson Tatum presented President Joe Biden with a Celtics jersey as the team visited the White House to celebrate their NBA-record 18th championship, secured with a Finals win over the Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/sBQyPeTCoT

At the end of regulation on Saturday night, Jayson Tatum bricked a potential game-winner so badly that he didn't even hit the rim. When he got another chance to give the Boston Celtics a hard-fought win over the Toronto Raptors in the final seconds of overtime,

Celtics hold on to a 120-117 win over the #Cavaliers, stay alive in the NBA Cup and end CLE’s 15-game winning streak. Tatum 33 and 12 rebounds, Horford 20, White 19, Brown

The NBA's last undefeated team has fallen. The Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-117 on Tuesday in the NBA Cup, ending the Cavs' historic

The Boston Celtics visited the White House in Washington, DC, to be feted by the current administration and US President Biden for winning Banner 18.

Before President Joe Biden leaves the White House when his term ends on Jan. 20, he hosted the 2023-24 NBA champion Boston Celtics at Washington D.C.