The level of Jason Tatum during this season 2022-2023 he was excellent. The forward worked hard during his out of season to correct all those deficiencies that they lacked Boston Celtics to get to the ring and, months later, he’s in great shape. The 24-year-old player has not only proven it in the most “accessible” matches of the Regular Season, but in cases where the greens have demanded a step forward from his side, he has given it. And the best proof of this was offered in the complex match against Los Angeles Lakers, where Joe Majula’s men prevailed 122 to 118.
A meeting not without problems. Boston looked to be in control of the duel and the victory assured at the start of the second half, reaching the maximum +20 midway through the third quarter. However, the LeBron James-Anthony Davis-Russell Westbrook connection kept chipping away at numbers on the scoreboard until they managed to turn it around. With a 37-11 streak, the Angelenos dreamed of victory, which they practically had in their hands until the last three minutes of regulation time.
The moment the Celtics woke up, or rather, Jason Tatum.
Between the close of the last round and extra time, the forward added 9 goals on 3-of-5 field goals, including the shot that forced the tie and subsequent overtime. A show at clutch showing his fantastic form, but also his involvement, attitude and growing leadership as a great figure for the Celtics.
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All this to close a book meeting in which Jayson Tatum went up to 44 points on an outstanding 15-of-29 (51.7%) streak, including 5-of-10 on three-pointers, in which he added 9 rebounds and 6 assists in the 44 minutes he played.
A tidbit to illustrate the importance of the youngster in Boston: when Tatum scores more than 40 points, the Celtics have 14-1 record.
As always, the important thing with the striker was not the what, but the how, since his attacking contribution Tatum It was an exuberant display of all his talent. Splits to find the rim and finish, difficult jump shots and crucial plays on both ends of the court.
while others like it Giannis Antetokounmpo or Stephen Curry Maintaining their high individual level in pursuit of their third MVP, the Celtics player is making the right moves to be considered for his first award of this type.
Hence the importance to his narrative of games like this one against the Lakers, playing on the road after losing two straight games to the Clippers and Warriors and without Robert Williams or Al Horford.. Tatum is becoming one of the names of his generation by leaps and boundsand if he continues like this few will be able to stop him.
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