The Boston Celtics have thrived on an unselfish mentality, racing to a 23-6 record after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 126-115 on Christmas Day.
Among the many stars on the court, Jayson Tatum made an impression with 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. In the victory, all five Boston starters scored at least 18 points.
While Tatum stands out as a primary scorer for the Celtics, his defensive efforts and overall talents continue to excite opponents as the 25-year-old matures.
“Jayson and Jaylen (Brown) are long, athletic wings that play hard and can cause you to get into some bad spaces,” Lakers head coach Darvin Ham told reporters on Monday, per SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell. “I think Jayson Tatum doesn’t get enough credit for how good of a two-way player he really is. He is a really smart defender.”
In his seventh NBA season, Tatum is still working to earn credit for his strong defensive abilities that may continue to be unnoticed as an underlying strength due to his superstar talent as a scorer.
As Tatum continues to thrive in the new lineup surrounded by talent, the Celtics are making plays in every aspect of the game.
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