On June 18, the NBA Finals match between the Celtics and the Mavericks, Game 5, is currently in progress.
Tatum has so far scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. With these 18 points, Tatum’s total playoff score before turning 28 now stands at 2697 points, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s record of 2694 points, putting him at the top of the historical leaderboard.
There are currently 9 minutes and 10 seconds left in the third quarter, with the Celtics leading the Mavericks dominantly, 78-52.