CelticsBlog · Apr 22, 2024
The first step: 10 takeaways from Celtics-Heat Game 1
Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images#1 Triple double Tatum
In his 95th playoff game, Jayson Tatum secured the first triple-double of his postseason career. He ended the game with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on 38.9% shooting from the field.
What was most impressive was that he didn’t let a tough shooting night from the perimeter (12.5%) sour his night. Instead, Tatum found ways to impact the game without firing away relentlessly from deep.
Tatum’s passing stood out in the halfcourt. For all of his improvements in recent years, it sometimes feels like we overlook Tatum’s court vision and passing ability. The play below stood out to me for both of those reasons.