The Boston Celtics are inching closer to their dream of winning their 18th NBA championship after clinching Game 2 from the Dallas Mavericks. While the contest was tougher than what anyone expected, it was a testament to just how strong the roster Joe Muzzalla has built compared to the rest of the league.
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Jayson Tatum is one of the more impressive performers for the Celtics’ 98-105 victory. Celtics fans who watched the game were probably surprised by how well Tatum played despite not putting up much in terms of scoring.
The press naturally asked him about this during the post-game interview, and his answer was hilarious.
Jayson Tatum talks about scoring more after being the primary contributor in Game 2
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Tatum knew that the press was going to ask about his impressive playmaking during the game. He had a bit of fun addressing the query, jokingly saying that he should focus on putting more points on the board for his stats.
Jayson Tatum on playmaking more than scoring this series:
“Obviously I need to shoot better, golly.” pic.twitter.com/1iOXlcTGL5
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 10, 2024
However, he emphasized in the interview that scoring is only his secondary priority as helping the Boston Celtics win their eighteenth championship banner is more important than any individual accolade. This statement shows the incredible growth Tatum has gone through since his last Finals appearance in 2022.
He finished Game 2 with 18 points, nine rebounds, 12 assists, and one steal. His performance showed that he’s more than just the offensive juggernaut that propelled him into superstardom.
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You can feel his impact on the box score. The rest of the Celtics roster who played for more than 20 minutes finished the game with double-digit scores—Jrue Holiday led the team in scoring with 26 points while Jaylen Brown isn’t far behind with his 21.
With the Boston Celtics in full control of the series, the Dallas Mavericks now find their championship hopes in great danger. If they want a real shot at winning the title, they must contain Tatum and stop him from doing whatever he wants on the floor.
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