In today's NBA playoffs, the Celtics suffered a heavy 94-118 loss at home to the Cavaliers, and the series score between the two teams is now tied at 1-1. In this game, the Celtics looked a little helpless in the face of the Cavaliers' tight defense and fell into a passive situation.
The loss was a heavy blow to the Celtics, as it was the first time in nearly seven years that they had lost by 20 points or more in a playoff home game. This match not only disappointed the fans, but also allowed the opponent Cavaliers to show their top-notch quality and strong defensive ability.
In today's NBA playoff game, the Celtics' Jason Tatum was able to help his team to victory, but his individual performance was still eye-catching. In the whole game, Tatum made 7 of 17 shots and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The young player has shown his versatility, not only contributing immensely in terms of scoring, but also in rebounding and assisting.
However, if we compare Tatum's playoff performance this season to his regular season performance, we can see that he has a certain dip in shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage. Specifically, his shooting percentage dropped from the regular 47.1 percent to 41 percent in the playoffs, a drop of 6 percentage points. Similarly, his three-point shooting percentage dropped from 37.6 percent in the regular season to 27 percent in the playoffs, a drop of 10 percent.
This decline in performance may be due to the more competitive environment of the playoffs, or it may be due to the opponent's targeted defensive strategy. The intensity and confrontation of the playoffs have increased significantly, which has put forward higher requirements for the physical fitness and skill of the players. In addition, opponents' defensive strategies may be more targeted at key players like Tatum, trying to limit his scoring and passing.
For Tatum himself, the slide in these numbers could put some pressure. However, as a young player, he has a lot of potential and room to develop. He needs to train harder and improve his skills!