Tatum scores 31, Celtics sizzle in 139-96 rout of Nets


              Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) tosses up a pass while surrounded by the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
            
              Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) takes a shot as Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) reaches to block during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
            
              Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, left, drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
            
              Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, center, takes a shot against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. At right is Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9). (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
            
              Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, left, dribbles over center court against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
            
              Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) slams a dunk against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
            
              Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn gestures towards his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
            
              Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, is trapped between Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) and guard Kyrie Irving, rear, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
            
              Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Tatum scores 31, Celtics sizzle in 139-96 rout of Nets