Tatum scored 16 points in a single quarter to turn the tide for the Celtics to resist the Timberwolves' counterattack

January 3, in today's NBA regular season, the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves staged a fierce duel. After three quarters, the Celtics temporarily led 91-85 , and the strong performance of the Celtics' main player Jayson Tatum in the third quarter was undoubtedly the key. Facing the fierce counterattack of the Timberwolves, Tatum made 7 of 10 shots in a single quarter, including 2 of 5 three-pointers , and scored 16 points alone , stabilizing the situation for the Celtics .

Tatum took over the game in the third quarter. Whether it was mid-range jump shots, three-pointers, or strong shots under the basket, he showed his all-around scoring ability. The performance of 16 points in a single quarter not only allowed the Celtics to maintain their firepower on the offensive end, but also effectively curbed the Timberwolves' counterattack momentum. Facing the opponent's high-pressure defense, Tatum led the team to maintain its lead with accurate shooting and decisive shots.

In the third quarter, the Timberwolves, led by Towns and Edwards, launched several scoring climaxes, once narrowing the gap to only 3 points. However, Tatum always responded at the critical moment. His consecutive scoring not only disrupted the Timberwolves' defensive deployment, but also allowed the Celtics to always have the upper hand in momentum. This leadership at the critical moment fully demonstrated Tatum's value as the core of the team.

In addition to his personal scoring, Tatum also performed well on the defensive end. He helped to disrupt the Timberwolves' inside offense many times and created opportunities for the team through rapid offense and defense conversion. At the same time, the support of his teammates also made Tatum's performance more relaxed. Smart, White and others created many good shooting opportunities for Tatum through active running and accurate passing.

Entering the final quarter, the Celtics need to continue to rely on Tatum's stable output, and at the same time expect more teammates to stand up and share the pressure. The Timberwolves' counterattack ability should not be underestimated. Towns and Edwards are both scorers at critical moments. The Celtics need to stay focused on the defensive end and secure their lead through a more fluent offense.

Tatum 's explosion in the third quarter once again proved his strength as the Celtics' leader. His comprehensive scoring ability and performance at critical moments have injected confidence into the team. Regardless of the final result of the game, Tatum's performance is worthy of the title of the Celtics' core.

In the fourth quarter, the Celtics need to continue to rely on Tatum's leadership and adjust their tactics to deal with the Timberwolves' possible final counterattack. Fans also expect Tatum to lead the team to victory with a more outstanding performance.