Kornet’s choice of pregame snack should make Tatum happy originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Celtics will try to go 2-0 versus the Miami Heat this week when they host their rivals at TD Garden for the second time in three days.
Celtics center Luke Kornet came prepared for Friday night’s showdown with a special pregame snack — flamin’ hot BBQ flavored Ruffles chips with teammate Jayson Tatum featured on the bag.
“Oh, my favorite pregame snack,” Kornet said as he walked toward the locker room.
Tatum, of course, has an endorsement deal with Ruffles.
Flamin’ Hot could also be used to described Tatum’s performance to start the 2022-23 season.
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He’s averaging a career high 31.6 points, along with 7.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. The 24-year-old forward is arguably the leading candidate for NBA MVP — an award no Celtics player has won since Larry Bird in 1985-86.
Tatum’s Celtics entered Friday with the league’s best record at 18-4 and the best offense in the history of pro basketball. Another victory versus the Heat would clinch the season series for the Celtics. These teams have one more regular season meeting in Miami on Jan. 24.
