What happened: Tatum shot 9-of-16 from the field, including 5-of-8 from 3-point range, and finished a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line. He collected eight rebounds and recorded a plus-36 rating over 29 minutes. The performance followed an 18-point first quarter where he knocked down three triples.

Why it matters: The outing extends an efficient stretch for Tatum, who averaged 27.0 points in his return from an Achilles injury through his first seven appearances. His perimeter production continues to anchor the offensive rotation after sitting out for rest earlier in the week.

What to watch: Tatum looks to sustain his perimeter rhythm as the rotation manages his minutes following the Achilles recovery.