NBA TV: “I’ve been right here earlier than and we didn’t win. We’re so near what we’re attempting to perform. Why would I let my ego or my want to attain get in the way in which of that?” Jayson Tatum on his playmaking skill and willingness to do regardless of the staff must win 🙌
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jrue Vacation on Brown vs. Tatum debate:
“I don’t want both one, I want each.” pic.twitter.com/wYLjTtVV2t – 6:28 AM
Jrue Vacation on Brown vs. Tatum debate:
“I don’t want both one, I want each.” pic.twitter.com/wYLjTtVV2t – 6:28 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum guarding Luka on this sequence: 6-8 FG, 12 pts over 17.5 possessions (3:11).
Doncic defensively on this sequence: 17-40 FG (42.5%).
Higher than the attention take a look at confirmed to me. – 3:44 AM
Tatum guarding Luka on this sequence: 6-8 FG, 12 pts over 17.5 possessions (3:11).
Doncic defensively on this sequence: 17-40 FG (42.5%).
Higher than the attention take a look at confirmed to me. – 3:44 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum guarding Luka on this sequence: 6-4 FG, 12 pts over 17.5 possessions (3:11).
Doncic defensively on this sequence: 17-40 FG (42.5%).
Higher than the attention take a look at confirmed to me. – 3:43 AM
Tatum guarding Luka on this sequence: 6-4 FG, 12 pts over 17.5 possessions (3:11).
Doncic defensively on this sequence: 17-40 FG (42.5%).
Higher than the attention take a look at confirmed to me. – 3:43 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jason Kidd tried to drive a wedge between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Their response?
One in all their finest playmaking video games collectively of their careers. Now they’re 2 wins away from being champions.
“How they work collectively is one thing that’s sacred and one thing that may’t – 3:14 AM
Jason Kidd tried to drive a wedge between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Their response?
One in all their finest playmaking video games collectively of their careers. Now they’re 2 wins away from being champions.
“How they work collectively is one thing that’s sacred and one thing that may’t – 3:14 AM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
If Jason Kidd known as the Sultan of Stat one of the best numbers/data man within the league, nobody would bat an eye fixed.
@DickLipe with the products on Jrue Vacation, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and a Sport 2 Finals victory for the Celtics: pic.twitter.com/aCHiKZcVV7 – 2:50 AM
If Jason Kidd known as the Sultan of Stat one of the best numbers/data man within the league, nobody would bat an eye fixed.
@DickLipe with the products on Jrue Vacation, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and a Sport 2 Finals victory for the Celtics: pic.twitter.com/aCHiKZcVV7 – 2:50 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Any give attention to what Jayson Tatum isn’t distracts from all that he’s and has change into — one of the best playmaker via two video games of those NBA Finals, which now have Boston two wins away from Banner 18.
Newest for @YahooSports: sports activities.yahoo.com/2024-nba-final… – 1:59 AM
Any give attention to what Jayson Tatum isn’t distracts from all that he’s and has change into — one of the best playmaker via two video games of those NBA Finals, which now have Boston two wins away from Banner 18.
Newest for @YahooSports: sports activities.yahoo.com/2024-nba-final… – 1:59 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jrue Vacation’s full feedback on his respect and admiration for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tonight pic.twitter.com/9cKPDdtGRL – 1:13 AM
Jrue Vacation’s full feedback on his respect and admiration for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tonight pic.twitter.com/9cKPDdtGRL – 1:13 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Celtics vs. Mavericks rating: NBA Finals Sport 2 takeaways as Jayson Tatum will get assist, Luka Doncic doesn’t
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/information/celti… – 12:30 AM
Celtics vs. Mavericks rating: NBA Finals Sport 2 takeaways as Jayson Tatum will get assist, Luka Doncic doesn’t
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/information/celti… – 12:30 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum on the Celtics closing in on the title: “Why would I let my ego or want to attain all of the factors get in the way in which of that?” – 12:22 AM
Jayson Tatum on the Celtics closing in on the title: “Why would I let my ego or want to attain all of the factors get in the way in which of that?” – 12:22 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum on 12 assists and changing into a playmaker tonight:
We’re two wins away from attending to the place we wish to go, why would I let my ego or my want to attain factors get in the way in which of that? pic.twitter.com/XNvQNnX30B – 12:21 AM
Jayson Tatum on 12 assists and changing into a playmaker tonight:
We’re two wins away from attending to the place we wish to go, why would I let my ego or my want to attain factors get in the way in which of that? pic.twitter.com/XNvQNnX30B – 12:21 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum after NBA Finals Sport 2 win over Mavericks: “We’re so near what we’re attempting to perform. Why would I let my ego or my want to attain get in the way in which of that?” – 12:20 AM
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum after NBA Finals Sport 2 win over Mavericks: “We’re so near what we’re attempting to perform. Why would I let my ego or my want to attain get in the way in which of that?” – 12:20 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
The place would the Celtics be with out Jrue Vacation? Jayson Tatum; “Fortunately we don’t have to seek out out.” – 12:16 AM
The place would the Celtics be with out Jrue Vacation? Jayson Tatum; “Fortunately we don’t have to seek out out.” – 12:16 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum was requested the place would the Celtics be with out Jrue Vacation:
“Good factor we don’t have to seek out out.” – 12:16 AM
Jayson Tatum was requested the place would the Celtics be with out Jrue Vacation:
“Good factor we don’t have to seek out out.” – 12:16 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum: “Each time I take a pair dribbles, I get three folks proper there…It wasn’t like I needed to do something spectacular. It was nearly discovering the open man.” – 12:16 AM
Jayson Tatum: “Each time I take a pair dribbles, I get three folks proper there…It wasn’t like I needed to do something spectacular. It was nearly discovering the open man.” – 12:16 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum: “Each time I take a pair dribbles, there’s like three folks proper there. … They saved leaving Jrue open. It wasn’t like I needed to do something spectacular. I simply needed to discover the open man.” – 12:16 AM
Jayson Tatum: “Each time I take a pair dribbles, there’s like three folks proper there. … They saved leaving Jrue open. It wasn’t like I needed to do something spectacular. I simply needed to discover the open man.” – 12:16 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
NBA Finals MVP energy rankings after Sport 2:
1. Jaylen Brown
2. Jayson Tatum
3. Luka Doncic 🐎
4. Kristaps Porzingis
5. Jrue Vacation pic.twitter.com/Qk4s5ZXrkb – 11:54 PM
NBA Finals MVP energy rankings after Sport 2:
1. Jaylen Brown
2. Jayson Tatum
3. Luka Doncic 🐎
4. Kristaps Porzingis
5. Jrue Vacation
pic.twitter.com/Qk4s5ZXrkb – 11:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown stated quite a lot of he and Tatum dealing with #Mavs defensive strain is being affected person. Mentioned he missed some 2 on 1 reads and there’ll be nook retailers & different alternatives to keep away from enjoying in crowds. Additionally talked about that the thrill of those video games could make these performs troublesome – 11:42 PM
Brown stated quite a lot of he and Tatum dealing with #Mavs defensive strain is being affected person. Mentioned he missed some 2 on 1 reads and there’ll be nook retailers & different alternatives to keep away from enjoying in crowds. Additionally talked about that the thrill of those video games could make these performs troublesome – 11:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jrue Vacation begins his presser by saying, unproved, that his feedback have been misconstrued
Says Tatum and Brown share a “sacred bond” pic.twitter.com/p3Y1U5Lx1P – 11:02 PM
Jrue Vacation begins his presser by saying, unproved, that his feedback have been misconstrued
Says Tatum and Brown share a “sacred bond” pic.twitter.com/p3Y1U5Lx1P – 11:02 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Celtics’ Jrue Vacation on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown: “I don’t want one or the opposite. I want each.” – 11:01 PM
Celtics’ Jrue Vacation on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown: “I don’t want one or the opposite. I want each.” – 11:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla stated Tatum makes “greatness look straightforward.” – 10:48 PM
Mazzulla stated Tatum makes “greatness look straightforward.” – 10:48 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla on Jayson Tatum’s playmaking: Coming right into a recreation, it’s kind of like a puzzle. He’s performed an amazing job studying the best way to remedy that puzzle. – 10:47 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Jayson Tatum’s playmaking: Coming right into a recreation, it’s kind of like a puzzle. He’s performed an amazing job studying the best way to remedy that puzzle. – 10:47 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
12 assists for Tatum tonight, one shy of his postseason profession excessive – 10:39 PM
12 assists for Tatum tonight, one shy of his postseason profession excessive – 10:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most threes this Finals:
8 — Luka Doncic
7 — Derrick White
4 — Jrue Vacation
4 — Jayson Tatum
3 — Al Horford
3 — Jaylen Brown
2 — Kristaps Porzingis
2 — Sam Hauser
Luka is the one Mav with a number of 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/sJRNurzcm1 – 10:38 PM
Most threes this Finals:
8 — Luka Doncic
7 — Derrick White
4 — Jrue Vacation
4 — Jayson Tatum
3 — Al Horford
3 — Jaylen Brown
2 — Kristaps Porzingis
2 — Sam Hauser
Luka is the one Mav with a number of 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/sJRNurzcm1 – 10:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Jayson Tatum discourse is gonna be much more obnoxious now, however quite a lot of the slander might be rooted in some stage of jealousy. The Celtics are so well-constructed he doesn’t *have* to play like a top-10 participant for his staff to be dominant the way in which different stars do – 10:36 PM
The Jayson Tatum discourse is gonna be much more obnoxious now, however quite a lot of the slander might be rooted in some stage of jealousy. The Celtics are so well-constructed he doesn’t *have* to play like a top-10 participant for his staff to be dominant the way in which different stars do – 10:36 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics shot 26% from 3
Jayson Tatum went 6-22
Jaylen Brown had 6 turnovers
Celtics acquired outshot
Celtics acquired outrebounded.
Celtics lead the NBA Finals 2 video games to none.
I assume, they’re battle examined now. – 10:35 PM
The Celtics shot 26% from 3
Jayson Tatum went 6-22
Jaylen Brown had 6 turnovers
Celtics acquired outshot
Celtics acquired outrebounded.
Celtics lead the NBA Finals 2 video games to none.
I assume, they’re battle examined now. – 10:35 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The duo of Tatum and Vacation confirmed up huge in Sport 2 of the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/JUEVN17sMN – 10:34 PM
The duo of Tatum and Vacation confirmed up huge in Sport 2 of the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/JUEVN17sMN – 10:34 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Celtics missed a ton of open 3PTs and Tatum missed a ton of layups (shot 6-of-22) and BOS nonetheless gained comfortably – 10:33 PM
Celtics missed a ton of open 3PTs and Tatum missed a ton of layups (shot 6-of-22) and BOS nonetheless gained comfortably – 10:33 PM
Gary Tanguay @Gary_Tanguay
One other staff effort by Boston. Sure, Tatum is struggling offensively BUT he was a rebound away from a triple double . 18p 12A 9R. Vacation, White, JB, Porzingus and so forth..a TEAM! – 10:32 PM
One other staff effort by Boston. Sure, Tatum is struggling offensively BUT he was a rebound away from a triple double . 18p 12A 9R. Vacation, White, JB, Porzingus and so forth..a TEAM! – 10:32 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Boston 105, Dallas 98
Mavs made it fascinating down the stretch.
Triple double for Luka: 32-11-11
Tatum comes up one rebound brief: 18-12-9
Jrue Vacation the star: 26 factors, 11 rebounds.
Kyrie Irving: 16 factors on 7-18 capturing. Has missed all eight of his threes within the – 10:30 PM
Boston 105, Dallas 98
Mavs made it fascinating down the stretch.
Triple double for Luka: 32-11-11
Tatum comes up one rebound brief: 18-12-9
Jrue Vacation the star: 26 factors, 11 rebounds.
Kyrie Irving: 16 factors on 7-18 capturing. Has missed all eight of his threes within the – 10:30 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Doncic misses the three and the Mavs aren’t fouling. Celtics take a 2-0 Finals lead again to Dallas after Tatum and Brown mix for 19 assists. Jason Kidd tried to drive a wedge, however they’ve seen that transfer loads of occasions and didn’t flinch. – 10:27 PM
Doncic misses the three and the Mavs aren’t fouling. Celtics take a 2-0 Finals lead again to Dallas after Tatum and Brown mix for 19 assists. Jason Kidd tried to drive a wedge, however they’ve seen that transfer loads of occasions and didn’t flinch. – 10:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Dallas had an opportunity to get this factor all the way down to a one-possession recreation after a terrific Derrick Jones block on a Jayson Tatum drive.
However Derrick White stopped PJ Washington on the rim with a good looking block, and Jaylen Brown drives and scores on the different finish to push it again to 7. – 10:26 PM
Dallas had an opportunity to get this factor all the way down to a one-possession recreation after a terrific Derrick Jones block on a Jayson Tatum drive.
However Derrick White stopped PJ Washington on the rim with a good looking block, and Jaylen Brown drives and scores on the different finish to push it again to 7. – 10:26 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Basketball gods refuse to let Tatum get away with attempting to salvage this – 10:23 PM
Basketball gods refuse to let Tatum get away with attempting to salvage this – 10:23 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Tatum is so dedicated to passing the ball that he’s dunking it off the rim only for the hockey help. – 10:19 PM
Tatum is so dedicated to passing the ball that he’s dunking it off the rim only for the hockey help. – 10:19 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I don’t perceive why Tatum doesn’t attempt to do that extra usually when he has an enormous switched onto him slightly than settling for contested stepback 3’s. pic.twitter.com/54xGcDPc9T – 10:15 PM
I don’t perceive why Tatum doesn’t attempt to do that extra usually when he has an enormous switched onto him slightly than settling for contested stepback 3’s. pic.twitter.com/54xGcDPc9T – 10:15 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Tatum appeared so relieved when his first 3 of the night time lastly went down. He’s 1/7 from deep tonight however has been nice in any other case along with his attacking and ball motion. – 10:03 PM
Tatum appeared so relieved when his first 3 of the night time lastly went down. He’s 1/7 from deep tonight however has been nice in any other case along with his attacking and ball motion. – 10:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Good to see Tatum as a play finisher on some fo these possessions. – 10:02 PM
Good to see Tatum as a play finisher on some fo these possessions. – 10:02 PM
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Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Pritchard banks in a 34-footer on the buzzer to offer BOS an 83-74 lead after 3Q. Huge shot for #Celtics. Vacation 23, Brown 15, Tatum 13 (10 ast), Porzingis 12, White 10; Doncic 29, Irving 12, Washington 11, Jones Jr. 7.
3pt: BOS 6-30; DAL 6-22. – 9:57 PM
Pritchard banks in a 34-footer on the buzzer to offer BOS an 83-74 lead after 3Q. Huge shot for #Celtics. Vacation 23, Brown 15, Tatum 13 (10 ast), Porzingis 12, White 10; Doncic 29, Irving 12, Washington 11, Jones Jr. 7.
3pt: BOS 6-30; DAL 6-22. – 9:57 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum (10 assists) and Jaylen Brown (7) have 17 of Celtics’ 24 assists tonight. – 9:53 PM
Jayson Tatum (10 assists) and Jaylen Brown (7) have 17 of Celtics’ 24 assists tonight. – 9:53 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Want somebody to make a supercut of each Tatum/Brown blow-by within the first two video games. That’s at the least a 10-minute montage. – 9:51 PM
Want somebody to make a supercut of each Tatum/Brown blow-by within the first two video games. That’s at the least a 10-minute montage. – 9:51 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
That final play sums it up completely: Tatum is doubled, manages to duck via it, finds Vacation, layup.
It’s not that Tatum is dominating the sport. He’s not. He’s letting the sport stream round him and transferring with the present. – 9:50 PM
That final play sums it up completely: Tatum is doubled, manages to duck via it, finds Vacation, layup.
It’s not that Tatum is dominating the sport. He’s not. He’s letting the sport stream round him and transferring with the present. – 9:50 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That is what occurs when Luka goes off, Kyrie makes some photographs, PJ really makes a 3, the Celtics can’t, Tatum misses 7 of first 8, actual Porzingis exists, and you might be STILL down at halftime.
Boston appears inevitable. – 9:50 PM
That is what occurs when Luka goes off, Kyrie makes some photographs, PJ really makes a 3, the Celtics can’t, Tatum misses 7 of first 8, actual Porzingis exists, and you might be STILL down at halftime.
Boston appears inevitable. – 9:50 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jrue Vacation is now 9/9 on the rim tonight.
The Celtics offense has been a ton of Tatum drawing a double into the submit then hitting a backdoor cutter. By some means, Dallas continues to be giving up these open cuts on the bottom and Boston is feasting. – 9:50 PM
Jrue Vacation is now 9/9 on the rim tonight.
The Celtics offense has been a ton of Tatum drawing a double into the submit then hitting a backdoor cutter. By some means, Dallas continues to be giving up these open cuts on the bottom and Boston is feasting. – 9:50 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum information his tenth help on a pleasant inside bounce go to Vacation, who has 23 in 28 minutes. BOS 75, DAL 63 with 2:57 left. Kidd took out Luka on earlier possession, however he has to return in right here. #Celtics #Mavericks #NBAFinals – 9:49 PM
Tatum information his tenth help on a pleasant inside bounce go to Vacation, who has 23 in 28 minutes. BOS 75, DAL 63 with 2:57 left. Kidd took out Luka on earlier possession, however he has to return in right here. #Celtics #Mavericks #NBAFinals – 9:49 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Don’t know what they’re saying on TV however Tatum is having an excellent recreation – 9:49 PM
Don’t know what they’re saying on TV however Tatum is having an excellent recreation – 9:49 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics are on a 10-0 run and Jrue Vacation has 23 factors on 10-12 capturing. He’s been arrange a ton by Jayson Tatum, who’s now as much as 10 assists. 75-63 C’s lead and the Backyard’s rocking – 9:48 PM
Celtics are on a 10-0 run and Jrue Vacation has 23 factors on 10-12 capturing. He’s been arrange a ton by Jayson Tatum, who’s now as much as 10 assists. 75-63 C’s lead and the Backyard’s rocking – 9:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum switched onto Luka then Luka should’ve thought BOS would give a swap once more. Tatum trapped with KP and caught Luka’s behind the again decide and pop feed for a steal. – 9:40 PM
Tatum switched onto Luka then Luka should’ve thought BOS would give a swap once more. Tatum trapped with KP and caught Luka’s behind the again decide and pop feed for a steal. – 9:40 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Each additional level you give away issues they usually’ve given away a number of – take foul, the OREB and Tatum’s 3pt play this quarter alone. The lane violation that allow Brown hit a 2nd FT within the 2Q involves thoughts too. For Boston, they’ve scored beneath 30 factors in 5 straight quarters – 9:37 PM
Each additional level you give away issues they usually’ve given away a number of – take foul, the OREB and Tatum’s 3pt play this quarter alone. The lane violation that allow Brown hit a 2nd FT within the 2Q involves thoughts too. For Boston, they’ve scored beneath 30 factors in 5 straight quarters – 9:37 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Weird recreation. Tatum and Brown are 6-19. Nobody in a Celtics uniform could make a 3. But Boston has a two-point lead. Ten level edge on the free throw line is big. – 9:35 PM
Weird recreation. Tatum and Brown are 6-19. Nobody in a Celtics uniform could make a 3. But Boston has a two-point lead. Ten level edge on the free throw line is big. – 9:35 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The Celtics are so deep neither Tatum nor Brown have 10 factors they usually’re profitable. In the meantime Doncic has 25. – 9:32 PM
The Celtics are so deep neither Tatum nor Brown have 10 factors they usually’re profitable. In the meantime Doncic has 25. – 9:32 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Dallas is attempting one thing new and having Gafford submit up Tatum. The Celtics wing is sweet off-ball as a middle however provides up dimension within the submit, so Gafford can get to his hook shot. – 9:30 PM
Dallas is attempting one thing new and having Gafford submit up Tatum. The Celtics wing is sweet off-ball as a middle however provides up dimension within the submit, so Gafford can get to his hook shot. – 9:30 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Daniel Gafford with back-to-back powerful layups over Tatum. Dallas is making a concerted effort to get manufacturing from its bigs. – 9:30 PM
Daniel Gafford with back-to-back powerful layups over Tatum. Dallas is making a concerted effort to get manufacturing from its bigs. – 9:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
3 fouls on Irving and three factors for Tatum following a game-changing Vacation OREB. – 9:29 PM
3 fouls on Irving and three factors for Tatum following a game-changing Vacation OREB. – 9:29 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
“We haven’t seen a lot from Tatum, he’s been carried by Vacation” is an fascinating take when 4 of Vacation’s baskets have been assisted by Tatum. – 9:19 PM
“We haven’t seen a lot from Tatum, he’s been carried by Vacation” is an fascinating take when 4 of Vacation’s baskets have been assisted by Tatum. – 9:19 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
brutal capturing half from Jayson Tatum (2-10/0-3), however he has as many assists (8) because the Mavs do as a staff. possibly he’ll make photographs in some unspecified time in the future these Finals, however at the least he’s playmaking – 9:14 PM
brutal capturing half from Jayson Tatum (2-10/0-3), however he has as many assists (8) because the Mavs do as a staff. possibly he’ll make photographs in some unspecified time in the future these Finals, however at the least he’s playmaking – 9:14 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Celtics 54, Mavericks 51
Boston leads regardless of Jayson Tatum going 2-for-10 from the sector (although he has 8 assists) and he & Jaylen Brown being outscored 33-13 by Luka & Kyrie.
Dallas is 5-11 from the FT line and 4-13 from 3. Boston is 13-13 on FTs & 3-15 from 3. – 9:13 PM
Halftime: Celtics 54, Mavericks 51
Boston leads regardless of Jayson Tatum going 2-for-10 from the sector (although he has 8 assists) and he & Jaylen Brown being outscored 33-13 by Luka & Kyrie.
Dallas is 5-11 from the FT line and 4-13 from 3. Boston is 13-13 on FTs & 3-15 from 3. – 9:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Powerful offensive first half for Tatum, he’s 2 for 10 FG and simply handed up a 3 look to drive after which get stripped to finish 2Q. However he additionally has eight assists. BOS 54, DAL 51.
Vacation 17, Porzingis 10, Brown 8, White 7, Tatum 5, Horford 5. Doncic 23, Irving 10, Jones Jr. 7. – 9:13 PM
Powerful offensive first half for Tatum, he’s 2 for 10 FG and simply handed up a 3 look to drive after which get stripped to finish 2Q. However he additionally has eight assists. BOS 54, DAL 51.
Vacation 17, Porzingis 10, Brown 8, White 7, Tatum 5, Horford 5. Doncic 23, Irving 10, Jones Jr. 7. – 9:13 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Celtics had a charged-up end to the half and lead 54-51 on the break. Luka with 23 factors, however Jrue Vacation with 17 for the Celtics. Tatum enjoying a strong recreation with eight assists to go together with 5 factors and three rebounds. – 9:12 PM
Celtics had a charged-up end to the half and lead 54-51 on the break. Luka with 23 factors, however Jrue Vacation with 17 for the Celtics. Tatum enjoying a strong recreation with eight assists to go together with 5 factors and three rebounds. – 9:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Assists at half:
8 — Jayson Tatum
7 — Dallas Mavericks
Ties his career-high in assists in a half. pic.twitter.com/mL9ywiNLFu – 9:11 PM
Assists at half:
8 — Jayson Tatum
7 — Dallas Mavericks
Ties his career-high in assists in a half. pic.twitter.com/mL9ywiNLFu – 9:11 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum with 8 first half assists, tying his postseason profession excessive
13 in a recreation is his finest within the playoffs ever, which he did in Sport 1 of the ’22 Finals – 9:11 PM
Tatum with 8 first half assists, tying his postseason profession excessive
13 in a recreation is his finest within the playoffs ever, which he did in Sport 1 of the ’22 Finals – 9:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
No resistance defensively from Luka on Tatum and Tatum lastly will get a shot to go inside after a 1/8 begin. – 9:06 PM
No resistance defensively from Luka on Tatum and Tatum lastly will get a shot to go inside after a 1/8 begin. – 9:06 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
One other abysmal capturing night time for Tatum, however he has 3 rebounds and seven assists already – 9:06 PM
One other abysmal capturing night time for Tatum, however he has 3 rebounds and seven assists already – 9:06 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jayson Tatum as much as six assists. Can’t purchase a bucket (1-8) however is preserving the ball transferring. Boston with a 13-6 help edge within the first half. – 9:05 PM
Jayson Tatum as much as six assists. Can’t purchase a bucket (1-8) however is preserving the ball transferring. Boston with a 13-6 help edge within the first half. – 9:05 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
One other abysmal capturing night time for Tatum, however he has 3 rebounds and 6 assists already – 9:05 PM
One other abysmal capturing night time for Tatum, however he has 3 rebounds and 6 assists already – 9:05 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Tatum enjoying prefer it’s his first time within the NBA Finals. – 9:03 PM
Tatum enjoying prefer it’s his first time within the NBA Finals. – 9:03 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Mavericks are going at Tatum defensively and he’s holding his personal. Offensively he’s hesitating an excessive amount of and must assault to get to the FT line. #Celtics #NBAFinals – 9:02 PM
#Mavericks are going at Tatum defensively and he’s holding his personal. Offensively he’s hesitating an excessive amount of and must assault to get to the FT line. #Celtics #NBAFinals – 9:02 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jayson Tatum has 5 assists, however is 1-for-8 from the sector, and 0-for-3 from deep, in 17 minutes thus far tonight.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are at present outscoring Tatum and Jaylen Brown 28-8 and the sport is tied with 3:56 to go within the first half. – 9:01 PM
Jayson Tatum has 5 assists, however is 1-for-8 from the sector, and 0-for-3 from deep, in 17 minutes thus far tonight.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are at present outscoring Tatum and Jaylen Brown 28-8 and the sport is tied with 3:56 to go within the first half. – 9:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum acquired area to get by Irving earlier than assist arrived this time as a result of he made his transfer fast. Can’t hesitate. – 9:00 PM
Tatum acquired area to get by Irving earlier than assist arrived this time as a result of he made his transfer fast. Can’t hesitate. – 9:00 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Tatum isn’t scoring, however he’s making a big effect along with his facilitating. He has 5 assists. – 9:00 PM
Tatum isn’t scoring, however he’s making a big effect along with his facilitating. He has 5 assists. – 9:00 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
so the Celtics are 2-12 from 3, Tatum is 1-7 for two factors and Doncic has 20 factors on 8-12 capturing. regardless of all that, the Celtics lead 36-35. – 8:52 PM
so the Celtics are 2-12 from 3, Tatum is 1-7 for two factors and Doncic has 20 factors on 8-12 capturing. regardless of all that, the Celtics lead 36-35. – 8:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
At a sure level you simply gotta hit photographs if you happen to’re Tatum. He simply can’t get separation in any respect this postseason, however tonight he’s missed some actually attractiveness. The expectations are excessive. – 8:52 PM
At a sure level you simply gotta hit photographs if you happen to’re Tatum. He simply can’t get separation in any respect this postseason, however tonight he’s missed some actually attractiveness. The expectations are excessive. – 8:52 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jayson Tatum’s first quarter: 0 factors (0-4 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 help – 8:46 PM
Jayson Tatum’s first quarter: 0 factors (0-4 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 help – 8:46 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics trailing #Mavericks 28-25 regardless of 1 for 9 3pt capturing and simply 2 mixed factors from Tatum and Brown. However they’ll need to get going quickly. Luka and Kyrie mixed for 21. #NBAFinals – 8:45 PM
#Celtics trailing #Mavericks 28-25 regardless of 1 for 9 3pt capturing and simply 2 mixed factors from Tatum and Brown. However they’ll need to get going quickly. Luka and Kyrie mixed for 21. #NBAFinals – 8:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Factors within the 1Q:
13 — Luka Doncic
2 — Tatum and Brown mixed pic.twitter.com/yOHytoGHrg – 8:42 PM
Factors within the 1Q:
13 — Luka Doncic
2 — Tatum and Brown mixed pic.twitter.com/yOHytoGHrg – 8:42 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum had been enjoying your complete first quarter for some time, however will get a break right here after his 0 for 4 begin. – 8:32 PM
Tatum had been enjoying your complete first quarter for some time, however will get a break right here after his 0 for 4 begin. – 8:32 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Luka has appeared fairly comfy early right here going at Tatum. He’s been attempting to get to that matchup. – 8:32 PM
Luka has appeared fairly comfy early right here going at Tatum. He’s been attempting to get to that matchup. – 8:32 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Dallas is doing quite a lot of Tatum-hunting defensively. That’s a brand new wrinkle. Seeking to get Doncic on Tatum in isolations. – 8:30 PM
Dallas is doing quite a lot of Tatum-hunting defensively. That’s a brand new wrinkle. Seeking to get Doncic on Tatum in isolations. – 8:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum has switched onto Luka on almost each possession defensively – 8:30 PM
Tatum has switched onto Luka on almost each possession defensively – 8:30 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum attempting to succeed in on Luka as an alternative of enjoying straight up protection. #Celtics #Mavericks #NBAFInals – 8:28 PM
Tatum attempting to succeed in on Luka as an alternative of enjoying straight up protection. #Celtics #Mavericks #NBAFInals – 8:28 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Tatum taking this shot is ideal timing, as Doris says that he gained’t be affected by Jason Kidd proclaiming Jaylen Brown as one of the best participant on the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/4cjSXofD0L – 8:24 PM
Tatum taking this shot is ideal timing, as Doris says that he gained’t be affected by Jason Kidd proclaiming Jaylen Brown as one of the best participant on the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/4cjSXofD0L – 8:24 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Vacation
7:07 tip @theeagledallas – 7:35 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Vacation
7:07 tip @theeagledallas – 7:35 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Mavericks at Celtics – TD Backyard – June 9, 2024 – NBA Finals Sport 2 Starters
Boston – Vacation, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Dallas – Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
OUT – Boston: None Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/sYEHOPQrtG – 7:32 PM
Mavericks at Celtics – TD Backyard – June 9, 2024 – NBA Finals Sport 2 Starters
Boston – Vacation, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Dallas – Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
OUT – Boston: None Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/sYEHOPQrtG – 7:32 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum stops to signal a number of autographs pic.twitter.com/AoAMRUyxeJ – 6:56 PM
Jayson Tatum stops to signal a number of autographs pic.twitter.com/AoAMRUyxeJ – 6:56 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown getting photographs up pregame forward of Sport 2 of the NBA finals pic.twitter.com/PMOmS20YY1 – 6:42 PM
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown getting photographs up pregame forward of Sport 2 of the NBA finals pic.twitter.com/PMOmS20YY1 – 6:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum from deep forward of Sport 2 of the NBA finals pic.twitter.com/xucw53IiFz – 6:38 PM
Jayson Tatum from deep forward of Sport 2 of the NBA finals pic.twitter.com/xucw53IiFz – 6:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most profession Finals factors by an lively Celtic:
163 — Jaylen Brown
145 — Jayson Tatum
112 — Jrue Vacation
85 — Al Horford
74 — Derrick White pic.twitter.com/2Y3axy9acs – 2:24 PM
Most profession Finals factors by an lively Celtic:
163 — Jaylen Brown
145 — Jayson Tatum
112 — Jrue Vacation
85 — Al Horford
74 — Derrick White pic.twitter.com/2Y3axy9acs – 2:24 PM
Gary Tanguay @Gary_Tanguay
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have actually arrived! With this TEAM perspective no person will cease this Celtic’s staff for years to come back. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown seem unfazed by Jason Kidd’s makes an attempt to rattle them bostonglobe.com/2024/06/08/spo… – 10:07 AM
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have actually arrived! With this TEAM perspective no person will cease this Celtic’s staff for years to come back. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown seem unfazed by Jason Kidd’s makes an attempt to rattle them bostonglobe.com/2024/06/08/spo… – 10:07 AM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
NBA Corridor of Fame journalist David Aldridge explains the heavy criticism levied at Jayson Tatum, on this episode of The Huge 3 NBA Podcast.
Hear, Watch & SUBSCRIBE:
📺: youtube.com/watch?v=D9JQMZ…
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by PrizePicks & Gametime – Code CLNS – 9:16 AM
NBA Corridor of Fame journalist David Aldridge explains the heavy criticism levied at Jayson Tatum, on this episode of The Huge 3 NBA Podcast.
Hear, Watch & SUBSCRIBE:
📺: youtube.com/watch?v=D9JQMZ…
🎧: bit.ly/3XfUzBf
by PrizePicks & Gametime – Code CLNS – 9:16 AM
Extra on this storyline
When he arrived within the interview room after Sport 2, Vacation acquired proper all the way down to enterprise. “If I may say one thing earlier than we leap in, I wish to deal with the remark that was made yesterday,” he started. “I really feel like folks form of took that out of context. I’ve been listening to that I want JB over JT, and that’s not what that was. I prefer to reward my teammates. I prefer to reward my teammates after they’re enjoying nicely, and I really feel like that’s what I did my finest to do.” -via New York Instances / June 10, 2024
This recreation exemplified how Tatum and Brown have taken consideration from the protection as a problem to maneuver the ball slightly than dominate it. Within the Celtics’ egalitarian offense, that ball at all times comes again round. “I’m actually uninterested in listening to about one man or this man or that man and everyone attempting to make it out to be something aside from Celtic basketball,” head coach Joe Mazzulla stated. “All people that stepped on that courtroom at present made profitable performs on each ends of the ground. (That) is an important factor.” -via New York Instances / June 10, 2024
Ben Rohrbach: Jrue Vacation begins his press convention by saying his feedback concerning the Jaylen Brown vs. Jayson Tatum dialog yesterday have been taken out of context. “I don’t want both one. I want each.” -via Twitter @brohrbach / June 9, 2024
