Tatum and Porzingis Combine for 69 Points as Boston Defeats Washington
Boston concludes their season-long homestand with a 5-2 record, winning the final 3 games after starting 2-2.
After entering halftime facing a 7-point deficit, Boston really turned it on in the 3rd quarter, outscoring
Washington 36-13 to take control. 
Jayson Tatum posted a near triple-double in tonight's contest, as JT finished with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Despite Washington trying all sorts of different coverages on Tatum, they really had no answer for the 5-time All-Star.
Kristaps Porzingis was a key part in the 3rd quarter barrage by the C's. KP was hitting from all over the court, as he put up 34 points to go along with a game-high 11 rebounds.
Kristaps' 34-point game included a 14/14 mark from the free throw line, which is his new career high for free throws made in a game.
Jrue Holiday was excellent, recording 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. He continues to lead the league in corner 3-point percentage.
Boston became the first team this season to reach 40 wins tonight, as they are now 40-12.The Celtics Trio tonight:
— JrueMuse (@JrueMuse4) February 10, 2024
Tatum: Porzingis: Holiday:
35 PTS 34 PTS 20 PTS
10 REB 11 REB 7 REB
8 AST 14/14 FT 5 AST
1 STL 1 BLK 1 STL
2 BLK +8 69% FG
Dominant. pic.twitter.com/pJ0G1hNji2
With a current 5-game cushion in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in the driver's seat to receive the number 1 seed for the NBA Playoffs.
The Celtics next game will be Sunday afternoon in Miami. Go Celtics! 
