Alright, hoop heads, let’s dive into the latest NBA drama with a little flair and fire.
Tatum’s Buzzer Beater: A Travel or Not?
Picture this: TD Garden, lights dimmed, crowd roaring, and Jayson Tatum nails a jaw-dropping buzzer-beater to edge out the Raptors 126-123 in overtime. But hold up! The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report threw a wrench in the celebration, pointing out that Tatum might’ve shuffled his pivot foot before letting that shot fly. So, was it a travel? According to the report, yep. But hey, the refs missed it, and Boston fans are still riding high on that win.
Tatum’s stat line was sizzling, with 24 points, 11 boards, and just shy of a triple-double. It’s like he was channeling his inner clutch gene from that February showdown against the Sixers. Speaking of which, did you catch that wild Curry rumor? But I digress…
WATCH: Tatum’s Clutch Moment
Check out the video here and decide for yourself if it was clean or not.
๐ฅJAYSON TATUM HITS THE GAME WINNING BUZZER BEATER ๐ฅ
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
Is MVP in Tatum’s Future?
Jayson Tatum is playing like he’s got something to prove this season. Fresh off his first championship, he’s balling out like there’s no tomorrow. At 26, he’s already a top-five player, but now he’s taking it to another level. I think Tatum’s got a real shot at MVP this year. He’s leading the league in total points and is right up there in points per game and three-pointers. The dude’s on fire!
The betting odds have him just behind Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP. Not too shabby, right? Plus, he’s leading the Celtics in almost every stat that matters. And get thisโsince the 2019-20 season, he’s clutch when it counts, leading the league in field goals to tie or take the lead in the final seconds. That’s some serious ice in his veins.
But here’s a thought: Can Tatum keep this momentum going all season long and snag that MVP trophy? Or will someone else steal the spotlight? Only time will tell, but I’m betting on Tatum to make it interesting. What do you think?
