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Mastering the final possession is the final hurdle for the Celtics

The Celtics are a juggernaut. They’re basically unguardable. They’re the most talented team in the NBA and the favorites to win it all.

There’s just one slight but significant problem. When the game is on the line, and the Celtics have the ball, they have an unhealthy tendency to find Jayson Tatum and watch as he takes a contested fadeaway jumper.

That’s partially on Tatum, partially on his teammates and partially on Joe Mazzulla and the coaching staff. It’s a rectifiable issue, and the final hurdle to clear as they pursue a championship.

Joe Mazzulla gives his reaction to final seconds of Celtics' loss to Cavaliers.