Philadelphia sports fans have a unique reputation. Throughout history, the media has painted a picture of sports fans in Philadelphia as unruly, vulgar, and occasionally violent. While this image is subjective,

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Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104 on Thursday night. Tatum had 15 points,

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum plays during an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/)

Jayson Tatum scored 25 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead Boston to a victory over New York. Tatum just missed getting a triple-double for the second straight game after earning one in a victory at Philadelphia on Thursday.

Jayson Tatum is the best player on the team. He has been the leader for them ever since he arrived after being taken third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft. Read more: Does Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Still Need to Prove Anything?

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) goes up for a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in

Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104 on Th

NBA legend Kevin Garnett lists Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum at the top of the East.

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St. Louis native Jayson Tatum doesn't think fans respect his accomplishments. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith: "I don't blame him for making that statement. I back him 100%."