Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s game-winning shot against the Toronto Raptors in overtime was followed by controversy, as the NBA’s last-two-minute report revealed that Tatum had traveled before making the shot. The report also highlighted missed fouls, including one on Jaylen Brown. Tatum addressed the travel, stating that the officials missed several calls during the game, including the travel, but since they were not called, the Celtics won.
Despite the controversy, Tatum’s reputation as a clutch scorer continues to grow, as he leads all NBA players in making shots to tie or take the lead in the final five seconds of regulation or overtime since 2019. Following the game against the Raptors, Tatum had a dominant performance against the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers.
As of Friday, Tatum was ranked second on the NBA MVP ladder behind Nikola Jokic. The Celtics and Tatum look to continue their winning streak against the Washington Wizards. Tatum’s ability to perform under pressure and lead the Celtics to victory has solidified his position as a key player for the team.
Source
Photo credit www.boston.com
