Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic makes strong statement on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum after Sunday's contest

During the Boston Celtics 110-103 win against the Denver Nuggets, the hardwood wasn't the only place fans saw superstar Jayson Tatum.

The two most recent NBA champions are playing well enough to reach the finals, and as we saw Sunday, it would be a compelling matchup.

Speak Co-Host Paul Pierce joins Colin Cowherd to discuss whether Jayson Tatum has what it takes to be the next face of the NBA. The Boston Celtics are coming off a 110-103 win over the Denver Nuggets,

Putting a graphic on the broadcast, ESPN announced that Tatum is one of just three players in NBA history with at least 13,000 points and 4,000 rebounds before age 27. The other two players are Wilt Chamberlain and LeBron James.

Boston takes on the Denver Nuggets after Jayson Tatum scored 46 points in the Boston Celtics' 123-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has entered rare NBA history that only LeBron James and Wilt Chamberlain are in.

Given that Tatum rarely misses games or even shows up on the injury report, this is something Celtics fans will certainly want to keep an eye on. If he is unable to go, the Celtics will likely rely more heavily on Jaylen Brown (assuming he is good to go despite being listed as questionable with an illness).

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers battle Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in a star-studded matchup at TD Garden today. Find out how to watch for free.

What can the Nuggets expect in the playoffs? Opposing defenses will dare non-shooters to shoot, yes, but offenses will target perceived weaknesses on Denver’s defensive end, too.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past ...

Boston Celtics (42-18, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston faces the Denver Nuggets after Jayson Tatum scored 46 points in the Boston Celtics' 123-116 ...