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Tatum & Irving & Celtics Move On Without Hayward

Tatum turned in another solid performance in his second NBA game.

By JD King

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NBA: Preseason-Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets
Oct 11, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) goes up to dunk the ball in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. 
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In his second NBA start, and first following Gordon Hayward’s ugly injury former Duke star Jayson Tatum finished with eight points (3-7) and nine rebounds in a losing effort to Milwaukee.

Kyrie Irving, trying to pick up some of the slack after Hayward’s injury, finished with 17 points on 7-25 from the floor.

As for Hayward, good news: despite the horrific appearance of his injury he has had successful surgery and is expected to make a full recovery by next season.

In other Duke-NBA news, Detroit played but Luke Kennard didn’t get in the game.

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