Zolak & Bertrand: This stat shows why Jayson Tatum is NOT a clutch player
We spent some time last week praising the clutch play of Celtics star Jayson Tatum. However, after a rough weekend that saw the Celtics blow a 28-point lead on Friday…
Mar 5, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Derrick White (9) react to a foul being called against the Celtics during the overtime period against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
We spent some time last week praising the clutch play of Celtics star Jayson Tatum. However, after a rough weekend that saw the Celtics blow a 28-point lead on Friday and also lose in double overtime on Sunday to the Knicks, one stat shows why Tatum might NOT be as clutch as people may think.
Mar 3, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks on during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Tatum has been historically terrible from beyond the arc in overtime
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