In a rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals, the Warriors caused problems for a banged-up Celtics team and Jayson Tatum never got going, rohannadkarni writes
rematch between the Warriors and the Celtics, which saw Golden State come away with a 123–107 win over the best team in the NBA. The Celtics certainly didn’t seem to attack this game with the same intensity they would a playoff game. One telltale sign? Boston’s willingness to drop on pick and rolls involving Stephen Curry. Part of the problem was personnel.
If we do see a rematch between these clubs in the playoffs, that’s at least one way the Celtics can try to slow down Steph. Emphasis on try. Better transition defense would go a long way as well.Cary Edmondson/USA TODAY SportsIn his last seven games against the Warriors, including the 2022 Finals, Jayson Tatum is shooting 50-of-141 from the field, a ghastly 35.5%.
Tatum has become such a sophisticated scorer, it’s hard to imagine him not figuring out what keeps going wrong against the Warriors. If he hits a couple more threes on Saturday—shots he’s comfortable taking—his stat line looks much more like his All-Star self. And if there’s a positive, at least he limited his turnovers. It also won’t be easy for every team to replicate what the Warriors do against Tatum. Still, his rough shooting nights against Golden State are now becoming a genuine trend.
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