Fans of the Boston Celtics may have noticed star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum making an appearance on the "Jimmy Kimell" Show this week, and the St. Louis native opened up about the experience after Boston's overtime win vs. the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday (Jan. 22) evening.

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics are playing the Clippers in Los Angeles. Before the game (on Tuesday), Jayson Tatum made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel.

You never know when you’re going to play,” Jayson Tatum said. “Game’s not going the way it’s supposed to or we expect. Joe calls your number to come and shut somebody down and give us a spark off the bench,

The little-used guard got the call when Boston couldn't stop the Clippers' guards. He delivered stout defense and more in an overtime win.