Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ star player, candidly addressed the team’s struggles. Tatum attributed the blowout to defensive issues. The Celtics failed to get enough stops, allowing the Mavericks to set up their offense comfortably. When an opponent scores at a high rate, it boosts their confidence, making it even harder to stop them.
Offensive Stagnation: Tatum also highlighted the team’s stagnant offensive performance. In the first three games of the series, the Celtics had done well in owning their space on offense. However, in Game 4, they deviated from their game plan and struggled to execute effectively.
Jayson Tatum on Celtics’ Struggles
“I think it starts on the defensive end for us. We didn’t get many stops. So they were allowed to set their defense up, and just naturally, when you’re scoring at a high rate, you feel good about yourself” Jayson Tatum said.
Jayson Tatum largely blamed the defense for the offensive struggles:
“I think it starts on the defensive end for us. We didn't get many stops. So they were allowed to set their defense up, and just naturally, when you're scoring at a high rate, you feel good about yourself.” pic.twitter.com/nrz40uV5EL
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“We’re obviously going to watch film… but you can’t worry about it too much because we have another game on Monday. We’ve got to be a lot better, and I believe that we will.”
Despite the loss, the Celtics maintain a comfortable series lead. Tatum emphasized the need to learn from their mistakes and improve for the upcoming games. As they prepare for Game 5, the team aims to bounce back and avoid squandering their 3-0 lead.Only time will tell which way the tide will turn and who will have the final laugh.
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