BOSTON — Jayson Tatum delivered a historic performance in the Boston Celtics’ 107-98 Game 4 victory over the Orlando Magic, setting an NBA playoff record along the way. The six-time All-Star finished with 37 points and 14 rebounds, leading his team to a crucial win and making history with his flawless performance at the free-throw line.

Tatum went a perfect 14-for-14 from the charity stripe, marking the second consecutive game in which he has made every free throw attempt. Over his last two games, Tatum has been perfect from the line, going 26-for-26 — a feat never before accomplished in NBA playoff history. According to Celtics statistician Dick Lipe, Tatum is the first player to score at least 35 points, make 12 or more free throws, and maintain a 1.000 free-throw percentage in consecutive playoff games.

Tatum’s Resilience Despite Injury Concerns

Despite dealing with a wrist injury that caused him to be listed as doubtful for Game 3, Tatum has been playing through the pain with incredible poise. In Game 4, he tweaked his wrist again in the fourth quarter, but it didn’t affect his performance. He dropped 16 points in the final period, leading the Celtics to close out the game strong.

When the Orlando Magic became physical, Tatum didn’t back down. In fact, he and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were both assessed technical fouls after a brief scuffle, but Tatum showed his unshakable confidence, even laughing off a light shove from KCP.

Joe Mazzulla’s Praise for Tatum’s Poise

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was full of praise for Tatum’s approach. “Just poise. Poise. Having an understanding of your environment,” Mazzulla said. “Obviously, some shot-making there, but at the same time, physical drives and getting to the free-throw line.”

Tatum’s ability to stay composed, especially in high-pressure situations, has been key to the Celtics’ success.

Kristaps Porzingis on Tatum’s Growth

Teammate Kristaps Porzingis, who contributed 19 points in the win, was equally impressed by Tatum’s development. “The three that he hit towards the end of the game, I thought to myself, ‘This guy is special,’” Porzingis said. “From when I got here to now, he’s developed even more of a killer instinct.”

Despite winning his first NBA championship last year, Tatum continues to play with a chip on his shoulder. His performances, fueled by his desire for more recognition after Jaylen Brown’s NBA Finals MVP honor and a near-miss in the MVP race, show that the 27-year-old is far from content.

Looking Ahead to Game 5

Tatum will look to maintain his hot streak and help the Celtics clinch the series in Game 5 at TD Garden on Tuesday night. With his historic performance in Game 4, Tatum continues to cement his legacy as one of the NBA’s brightest stars.

Tip-off for Game 5 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.