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Boston Celtics maul Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies: 3 things we loved

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives the ball against Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives the ball against Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum can’t be stopped.

Following a pour shooting NBA restart debut, the Jayson Tatum we have come to love has re-emerged in the NBA bubble.

As a major reason why the Boston Celtics have scored 122 points in three straight games, the third-year rising star was lights out shooting the ball.

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With a game-high 29 points, Tatum was on point shooting the ball, going 10-for-13 from the field, 4-of-5 from beyond the 3-point strip.  In averaging a point per minute as he logged 29 minutes on the floor, Jayson Tatum was locked in and looking very playoff ready.

Coming off a clutch performance against the Orlando Magic, Tatum is in a mode when he is taking the team on his shoulder.  That mentality is one thing to love.

Another thing to love about Tatum’s game is his passing ability.  The Duke product is starting to read the floor and make plays off the dribble.  Although he just had two assists to go along with the 29 points.  His growth as a playmaker has been evident.

"“It’s just a matter of reading defense,” Tatum said, via MassLive.com.  “I think it’s something we’ve focused on these last couple of games.  It’s really just ball movement.  Especially at the offensive end, that’s when I think that’s when we’re at our best, when we’re moving it with pace.  We’ve got so many talented guys, I think it’s tough to guard us.”"

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When everyone is clicking, especially Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics are a very had team to beat.  With Kemba Walker getting strong and Jaylen Brown looking like an All-Star, fans really have a lot to love going into the playoff where anything and everything is possible for a team that is starting to click at the right time.

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