Joe Mazzulla was a completely happy man when his team, the Boston Celtic,s went two games unbeaten after defeating the the Portland Trail Blazers. But it almost became sour when he was asked a query with the aid of a member of the press.
The Boston Celtics had extended their prevailing run to two video games with a super overall performance the day past in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers, prevailing 121-99. However, Coach Mazulla wasn’t thrilled when the reporter commenced to discuss about the shape of superstar player, Jayson Tatum.
Mazzulla who wasn’t thrilled at all, cut the reporter short earlier than explaining what he felt was a double standard. He also brought that he doesn’t think his megastar participant is taking part in poorly.
People are so used to seeing him [Tatum] dominate in a exceptional way, however we have a one-of-a-kind group this yr with distinctive expectations. The most valuable aspect that a guy like him can do is do what the sport wishes and do what the group needs. Coach Mazzulla
However, the reporter wasn’t incorrect as Tatum’s taking pictures of 9/23 from the subject and 2/8 from the three-point mark all through the sport towards the Trail Blazers, marked the fourth straight sport in which his shooting accuracy has been under 40%. But he has still been a everyday standout player for the Celtics who are currently top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Despite criticism, Tatum rankings 26 in Celtics’ dominant win
Jayson Tatum has to be the most criticized participant in the league this season however that hasn’t stopped him as he helped the C’s steamroll past the Trail Blazers. He scored 26 points, had 5 rebounds, and created eight assists.
The Celtics displayed their energy in depth as they had two different players rating 20 points at some point of the game. Jaylen Brown who had 27 points, six rebounds, and 5 assists as well as Sam Hauser with 22 points and two rebounds.
This season Tatum is averaging 23.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, and 3.5 APG, which has led to the C’s turning into the first team in the league this season to notch 50 wins beneath their belt. Next is an away sport against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
