What happened: Jayson Tatum was asked about his poster dunk over LeBron James and kept his answer humble, per NBC's postgame coverage. The dunk came in Boston's win over the 76ers.
Why it matters: James is averaging 15.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.4 assists through 10 games in 2026-27. Tatum is at 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists through nine games.
By the numbers: Tatum, 2026-27 through 9 games: 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists per game. James, 2026-27 through 10 games: 15.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists per game.
What to watch: Tatum's Celtics (8-2 entering the 76ers game) look to build on the win.