It’s been pretty much the only constant in my life these last 7 years.
Jayson Tatum is the sun that all things orbit.
He is the system, on both ends of the floor, especially at this time of year.
His mere presence on the floor changes everything, even if he doesn’t have the ball.
Replacing that production, gravity, playstyle etc was the challenge of this Game 2.
The defending champions showed you why they’re the defending champions.
Whatever it takes, for however long it takes.
Sometimes you’re going to be down your best player facing a tough physical defense.
The standard of winning does not change.
Figure it out and find a way to stack the W.
It starts with Jaylen.
This was one of those games that is a non-negotiable situation.
He had to not only carry, he had to dominate.
It wasn’t just the efficient scoring or the timely baskets.
I’m more impressed with the rebounding than anything else.
This was a Jayson Tatum level performance.
Dominate all areas, backpack the team when needed, find a way to make the plays to win.
That’s the role, and he filled it.
Wins like this help continue to set the tone in the series.
The Magic are trying their hardest to take out every player the Celts have.
Don’t worry, they’re all coincidences.
That’s how they view their path to victory, and with that comes the mental challenge.
Be a champion, find a way to win.
Be the tougher team
Now up 2-0, the Celts are fully in the driver’s seat.
Do you give Tatum Game 3 off as well?
Did this game buy you some margin of error?
If he can handle it and is cleared by the medical staff, I’d prefer Tatum play.
You got the win without him tonight, take that good fortune and don’t get greedy.
The Celts did that tonight.
Now we’re onto Friday.
2 down, 14 to go.
