Victory Cigar!!! CLE 83 @ BOS 96 (3-2)

[ViperGTS]

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The kid is coming for you Kareem

Amazing stat, but, let's get real here - not the same Kareem averaged over 35 per game. He reached that total in only 10 games.

Anytime you are mentioned with those names..I don’t care what the deal is.

[Cyclical]

Just watched the game on delay. Wow! A true vintage Celtics-style win.

Defense all the way with Boy Wonder Tatum leading the way. Damn he's good. Obviously his offensive game is already super polished but the D he played today... damn. The hustle, the awareness. Just crazy good. and to think he's only 20... blows my mind.



They made Lebron work hard today. And he was clearly gassed in the 4th. I have a sneaking suspicion that Brad and kids have figured it out for game 6. Would be sweet to end this thing in front of Cavs fans.

[UNCBlue012]

It’s besrly a concenus that Tatum deserves the VC!

On that note — Tatum is maybe the ONLY person that’s truly untouchable on the entire quad. He’s incredible.

[FlatearthZorro]

Guys I think that the thing that we're missing as observers probably is that the guys embody Ubuntu as much as the 07-08 Celtics. When Nance pushed Morris, Terry flew and pushed away Nance. It seems like they got each other's backs at all times. Also it seems like they are really happy for each other's success. It's very rare.

[KamikazeK]

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The kid is coming for you Kareem

Amazing stat, but, let's get real here - not the same Kareem averaged over 35 per game. He reached that total in only 10 games.

Anytime you are mentioned with those names..I don’t care what the deal is.

There's also the fact that going deeper into the postseason is better even if it means not dropping 30 points every game

[ConstableGeneva]

Somehow missed this tidbit during the game.

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IDC that he was not popular to some of our fans, but the dude loved being a Celtic and enjoyed his time in Boston. I hope KO showing support for the Cs pissed Riley off even if just a little bit.

P.S. Love me some Leon Powe of course.

[redbeamer]

With the D Tatum played last night compared to what we saw in game 4, I think Stevens adjustment was crawling his ass!

[KevinGamble34]

Justed watched the game and voted Tatum. Only 1 win away from the finals. Just amazing.

[claycarver]

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I hate Rappaport but this **** was hilarious.

Oh thank God you said something. I thought Scal was losing his mind.

[Bostondave]

Tatum all the way. Have no idea what games 6&7 might bring but they are 1 game away. This is a dream.

[Fidel Sarcasmo]

This is the first time I'm saying this but I think Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are two big time allstars. I can't make up my mind who will have a better career. Jaylen's got a lot of confidence. I see Tatum's confidence soaring now plus he's more polished. Wow did Brooklyn get hosed. Wyck got us Tatum. Wow. He's a killer business man. That's no accident how he got where he was.

[cloverleaf]

This is the first time I'm saying this but I think Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are two big time allstars. I can't make up my mind who will have a better career. Jaylen's got a lot of confidence. I see Tatum's confidence soaring now plus he's more polished. Wow did Brooklyn get hosed. Wyck got us Tatum. Wow. He's a killer business man. That's no accident how he got where he was.

Yes, it was a good move for Wyc to hire Danny and Wyc has been a good owner. But the credit for this team primarily goes to Danny. (Despite Wyc always trying to take credit for Danny's moves.)

[tlee324]

That was one hell of a defensive performance by Tatum. Im not even talking about it being a good showing for a rookie, that was an elite defensive performance for any wing period. On the ball he hounded his guy all night and made sure every shot he gave up was a tough contended shot. Off the ball the dude was everywhere, he was getting in passing lanes and prevented his man from being able to get the ball numerous times. He had a good offensive game, missed a ton of easy shots, but defensively that was something else.

Good post. That's been the biggest difference maker for me when comparing Tatum to his Rookie counterparts, he actually knows how to effectively play team defense. He was not projected to be this good of a defender at all.

[Green89]

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The kid is coming for you Kareem

Amazing stat, but, let's get real here - not the same Kareem averaged over 35 per game. He reached that total in only 10 games.

Anytime you are mentioned with those names..I don’t care what the deal is.

Kareem also played 43.5 minutes per game and took 11 more shots per game than Tatum.

[hickfromfrenchlick]

Somehow missed this tidbit during the game.

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IDC that he was not popular to some of our fans, but the dude loved being a Celtic and enjoyed his time in Boston. I hope KO showing support for the Cs pissed Riley off even if just a little bit.

P.S. Love me some Leon Powe of course.

CHL be like

[sam_I_am]

Amazing stat, but, let's get real here - not the same Kareem averaged over 35 per game. He reached that total in only 10 games.

Anytime you are mentioned with those names..I don’t care what the deal is.

Kareem also played 43.5 minutes per game and took 11 more shots per game than Tatum.

Kareem played 4 years of college too. But damn, 35 ppg as a rookie is sickand getting there in 9-10 less games is amazing. But hey, we are talking about a guy who is arguably the best player of all time. That said I think if we get to finals he owns this record. Good chance he gets it even if we don’t as he is only 41 pts away.

[sam_I_am]

That was one hell of a defensive performance by Tatum. Im not even talking about it being a good showing for a rookie, that was an elite defensive performance for any wing period. On the ball he hounded his guy all night and made sure every shot he gave up was a tough contended shot. Off the ball the dude was everywhere, he was getting in passing lanes and prevented his man from being able to get the ball numerous times. He had a good offensive game, missed a ton of easy shots, but defensively that was something else.

Good post. That's been the biggest difference maker for me when comparing Tatum to his Rookie counterparts, he actually knows how to effectively play team defense. He was not projected to be this good of a defender at all.

If Marcus Smart made those plays last night and shot 1-11 people would want to pay him 4/60 m.

[Wes-J]

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I hate Rappaport but this **** was hilarious.

Oh thank God you said something. I thought Scal was losing his mind.

But seriously, why the pre-ejaculation by Rapaport?

Jinx I hope not.

[SmartWentCrazy]

This one was dedicated to those idiots on the draft forum arguing that Tatum was a role player, the next Rudy Gay and near his ceiling.

Its one thing to make those claims pre-draft. Its downright stupid to make this claim within the past week.

Is... is that a thing people were still arguing recently?

Yes, though it appears to be limited to Suns fans who feel JJ is way better than Tatum and a Sixers fan bitter than he has Fultz. Weird as ****, to be honest.

[DelMonte West]

VC goes to Philly for being ignorant to Tatum. How was Fultz this postseason?