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CelticsBlog · Feb 24, 2025

10 takeaways from the Celtics outplaying the Knicks in Boston

#1 - Is Jayson Tatum a point guard?

Over the last two games, Jayson Tatum has delivered 19 assists and is averaging seven assists per game in February. As the season progresses, his approach to the game seems to have shifted to a more ball-dominant role. He’s becoming more heliocentric, and his pick-and-roll volume has increased significantly.

With Karl-Anthony Towns’ inability to play drop coverage and his lack of lateral movement, the Celtics exposed the Knicks’ defensive weaknesses once again. Alongside Porzi\u0146\u0123is or Kornet ball screens, Jayson Tatum can manipulate the defense. If the Knicks drop, he takes the pull-up or dishes it to Porzi\u0146\u0123is on the pick-and-pop.

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