Jayson Tatum (R) of the Boston Celtics led the charge, racking up 21 points in the first half

Jayson Tatum (R) of the Boston Celtics led the charge, racking up 21 points in the first half

 Winslow Townson

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 51 points as Boston Celtics thumped Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their opening NBA playoff clash on Sunday.

The indomitable duo took full advantage of the Sixers' dire shooting struggles to secure the Celtics' largest-ever margin of victory in a playoff opener.

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