In today's NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics visited Miami to challenge the Miami Heat. After four quarters of intense competition, the Celtics defeated the Heat with a score of 104-84. This match was undoubtedly a typical team victory. The Celtics have shown great quality on both ends of the floor. They played a fluid game on the offensive end, shooting consistently from the field, especially from beyond the three-point line. In addition, the Celtics' defense also caused the Heat to cause a lot of problems, forcing opponents to make multiple turnovers and limiting the Heat's scoring.
Celtics player Jason Tatum was outstanding in the game and became a key figure in the team's victory. Tatum played 38 minutes and finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and one block on 6-of-16 shooting, including 2-of-7 three-pointers and 8-of-12 free throws. Tatum showed all-round attacking skills in the game. Not only can he play the inside, but he can also shoot three-pointers from the outside. Tatum, meanwhile, was solid at the free-throw line, shooting 8-of-12 from the field to score valuable points for the team.
Defensively, Tatum were equally impressive. He grabbed 11 rebounds, including three in the frontcourt, and won more offensive opportunities for the team. In addition, he also contributed 1 block and successfully limited the offense of the Heat players. In addition to his outstanding performances on both ends of the floor, Tatum also played a key role in organizing the offense. His six assists did a good job of linking up the team's offense and creating plenty of scoring opportunities for his teammates.
However, according to statistics, Jason Tatum, the star player of the Boston Celtics, has shot less than 40% from the field in 31 games in his playoff career. However, at the same time, he has shot above 50 percent from the field in 22 games, a number that exceeds even the number of games in which he has shot below 40 percent.
The stats reveal a certain volatility in Tatum's performance in the playoffs. In some games, he didn't shoot well and had a low shooting percentage. But in other games, he was able to shoot extremely efficiently, shooting more than 50 percent from the field.
In this game, the Celtics' defensive performance was perfect, and they managed to limit the Heat's scoring to 85 points and below. Statistically, this is the first time the Celtics have achieved this achievement in a playoff game since 2022.