Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a second straight victory against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 113-103.
Impressive Performance Despite Challenges:
Even though Tatum struggled with his shooting from long range, he still managed to score 29 points. He was aggressive in getting to the free-throw line, making 14 out of 17 attempts. With Jaylen Brown missing due to an injury, Tatum stepped up as the team’s leader by also grabbing seven rebounds and handing out three assists.
Coach Lee’s Praise:
After the game, Charles Lee spoke highly of Tatum’s progress over recent seasons. “Heโs such a dangerous player because he now has the ability to play isolation basketball,” Lee remarked. “He is also trusting his teammates more and more in every situation, so now heโs a willing passer… The other thing that I think heโs done a great job of is just having more composure.”
Tatum’s Rising Stats:
Lee had firsthand experience with Tatum last season as the Celtics’ lead assistant coach. Witnessing his growth up close must have been impressive for him. This season, Tatum ranks high in various stats: he’s tied for 28th in total assists and leads the league in total points with 212. He’s also among the top players in rebounds.
Fans can’t help but feel excited about what lies ahead for him!
The Future Looks Bright:
Tatum continues to perform at an elite level across all aspects of his game. His recent success against Charlotte only adds to his growing reputation as one of NBA’s most complete players. Lee’s compliments are well-deserved; it seems like we might just be witnessing the beginning of an MVP-worthy season!
