After receiving significant backlash online, Jayson Tatum came into the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with renewed aggression. He drove purposefully, drawing fouls at will and consistently pressuring the rim. 9 of Tatum’s 11 made buckets came inside the three-point line, either in the mid-range or around the rim.
However, Tatum’s perimeter efficiency is still a concern. He shot 2-of-8 against the Cavaliers, which has seen his playoff conversion rate sit at 26.5% despite him taking 6.1 attempts from deep per game. The Boston Celtics need more from their star player, especially if they wish to continue using his perimeter gravity to create openings for others on the floor.