NBA-Tatum relishing Celtics' conference finals rematch against Miami


May 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates during the fourth quarter of their win over the Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Four-time All-Star Jayson Tatum is savoring his Boston Celtics' upcoming Eastern Conference Finals rematch against the Miami Heat, after stomping out the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 on Sunday with a record-breaking 51 points in Game 7.

The Celtics beat the Heat a year ago en route to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Golden State Warriors. Tatum promised there would be fireworks when their rivalry with Miami continues this week.

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