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Tatum’s big night in Charlotte ended with Celtics leaning on reserves

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Jayson Tatum said Charlotte feels like home after Boston’s 119-80 NBA Cup win, where he scored 34 points with eight rebounds and nine assists in three quarters.

Joe Mazzulla then sat Tatum for the fourth quarter and used reserves, giving Luka Garza, Mike Conley, and Ron Harper Jr. extended run in the blowout.

LINEUP CONTEXT

Boston’s blowout let Mazzulla rest Tatum and evaluate bench pieces, but it does not confirm any change to the next game’s rotation.

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