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Celtics’ Star Jayson Tatum Wins Inaugural Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP Award

The Boston Celtics are headed to the 2021-22 NBA Awards after defeating the Miami Heat (4-3) in their best of seven Eastern Conference Finals matchup.

Rising NBA superstar Jayson Tatum put on a show during the Eastern Conference Finals and he was named the first ever Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP.

According to ESPN.com,

Tatum, 24, wore an armband honoring Kobe Bryant as the Celtics beat the Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7, and he delivered one of the most important performances of his career — scoring 26 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and adding 6 assists in 46 minutes. Tatum came into Game 7 averaging 24.8 points, 8 rebounds and 5.5 assists and repeatedly made big plays when the Celtics needed them.

The Boston Celtics are set to face the Golden State Warriors in the 2021-22 NBA Finals. The NBA Finals begin on Thursday June 2nd.

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