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Jayson Tatum Gives Celtics Fans Special Shout-Out After Dominant Playoff Opener
TL;DR
Jayson Tatum praised Celtics fans after a dominant 32-point victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the playoffs. The TD Garden atmosphere was electric, contributing to the Celtics' impressive win.
Key points
- Jayson Tatum praised Celtics fans after Game 1
- Celtics won by 32 points against the 76ers
- TD Garden had an electric atmosphere during the game
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The Boston Celtics already have one of the best fan bases and home crowds in the NBA during the regular season. During the playoffs, however, they're even better.
Celtics fans brought the noise to TD Garden for Game 1 of Boston's first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Garden was rocking from start to finish as the Celtics throttled the Sixers, winning by 32 points in a historic beatdown.
Boston fans even mocked Philadelphia by chanting "We want Boston" after the game.
During his postgame press conference, Jayson Tatum praised Celtics fans for their passion and energy.
“We have a tremendous crowd, and you know, obviously missing 60 some odd games, you know, I miss playing in front of our home crowd and, just the opportunity again to play, play here in the playoffs is special and, you know, something I'll never take for granted," Tatum said.
Q&A
What did Jayson Tatum say about Celtics fans after Game 1?
Jayson Tatum gave a special shout-out to Celtics fans, acknowledging their support during the playoff opener.
How much did the Celtics win by in their playoff opener against the 76ers?
The Celtics won their playoff opener against the Philadelphia 76ers by 32 points.
What was the atmosphere like at TD Garden during the Celtics' Game 1?
The atmosphere at TD Garden was electric, with fans creating a loud and supportive environment throughout the game.
