After losing to the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA Cup game, the Boston Celtics bounced back with consecutive wins against the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets. Their latest victory came on Saturday, November 16, against the Raptors, where Jayson Tatum stole the spotlight.
Tatum had two defining moments during the game—one disappointing and one triumphant. The low point came first, as he missed a potential game-winning shot in regulation. However, he redeemed himself in overtime by sinking a clutch game-winner.
In addition to his dramatic finish, Tatum scored 24 points, sealing the victory for the Celtics. After the game, Tatum addressed his missed shot and the pressure that followed.
I’ve got a lot of problems in life. Confidence ain’t never been one of them.
Jayson Tatum told reporters
One thing is certain, Tatum has been oozing confidence since the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.
Jayson Tatum on taking the big shots: “I’ve got a lot of problems in life. Confidence ain’t never been one of them.”
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) November 17, 2024
For the Toronto Raptors, despite Jakob Poeltl’s career-high 35 points, the team’s struggles on the road continued as they fell to 0-8 away from home this season. Poeltl delivered an impressive performance, shooting 16 of 19 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds.
RJ Barrett also had a standout game, contributing a triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists. However, his efforts weren’t enough to secure a victory against the Celtics. The Raptors will look to bounce back in their next game at home against the Indiana Pacers.
Jayson Tatum recently claimed he is ‘in his best physical shape’ at 26
The Boston Celtics got back to winning ways against the Brooklyn Nets after losing to the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA cup game. Jayson Tatum and his teammate Jaylen Brown led their side to a great comeback win against the Nets. After the game, Tatum opened up on the win as well as his ‘physical shape’ in the league this 2024-25 NBA season.
I mean, it’s only 13 games, so we still got a long way to go to compare it to other seasons. But I think I’m getting older in the sense of being in better physical shape. Being at 26, this is the best, physically, I’ve felt compared to other years.
Jayson Tatum on his fitness
Jayson Tatum is off to a stellar start this season, averaging 30.1 points per game over 15 games. He’s shooting 46.6% from the field, including 37.6% from beyond the arc. Along with his scoring, Tatum is contributing 7.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, showcasing his all-around impact.
As the Boston Celtics aim to defend their 2023 NBA title, Tatum will be hoping to maintain this exceptional form and lead his team to another championship run.
