1 day ago · Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas.

5 days ago · Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, looks for an opening against Dallas Mavericks defenders Quentin Grimes (5) and Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas.

4 days ago · For example, when Gafford switched onto Jayson Tatum, the Mavericks’ defense had to send help on the ball, leaving one of the Celtics’ players open.

5 days ago · It was an interesting defensive strategy in the first few minutes for the Mavs, as they had Daniel Gafford guarding Jrue Holiday, PJ Washington on Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyrie Irving on Jayson Tatum.

5 days ago · Jan 25, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Center.

Jun 8, 2024 · The Mavericks coach seemed eager to sow dissension in the Boston locker room on Saturday when he singled out Jaylen Brown as the Celtics’ best player — words transparently designed to irk Jayson Tatum, an actual NBA first-teamer who was sixth in …

Jun 15, 2024 · Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, chase a loose ball during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas.

Jayson Tatum has averaged 28.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 8 games versus Daniel Gafford in his career.

Jun 7, 2024 · Game 4: Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is tripped up by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum while going for the ball during the third quarter.

BOSTON -- Daniel Gafford reacts to his block on Jayson Tatum in Game 4 of Celtics vs Mavs and the confidence Dallas found vs Boston at NBA Finals practice on Sunday.