NBA FINALS, Gm 2 – Mavericks (0) @ Celtics (1) – 8:00PM, Sun, June 9, 2024

Jakeopp · Post #721 » by **Jakeopp** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:03 am

Tatum legit looks like Ben Simmons with worse passing.

Post #722 » by **Shak_Celts** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:03 am

bballcool34 wrote:I have criticized Tatum a fair bit in past.

He’s playing the right way right now - his passing has been very impressive through two games imo. Opening up stuff for other people.

don’t understand the hate right now - though his shot is off

because luka is hitting shots. people love scoring above all else. :nonono:

robdog_5 · Post #723 » by **robdog_5** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

We've missed a lot of open 3s. Need variance to come back.

Larry_Russell · Post #724 » by **Larry_Russell** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

Tatum about to see them fall.

Calling it right here. 30 points starting now....

Fatherpain · Post #725 » by **Fatherpain** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

Watching the game it feels like we should be down 20. But somehow we are tied despite Luka cooking.

All we need to do is get the offense to settle down.

fallguy · Post #726 » by **fallguy** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

The Corey's wrote:TATUM HAS TO MOVE WITHOUT THE **** BALL IF HE WANTS TO GET HIS LOOKS.

did they learn nothing from the 22 finals?

They just don't do that. But you're right.

Ben-N1ce · Post #727 » by **Ben-N1ce** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

bballcool34 wrote:I have criticized Tatum a fair bit in past.

He’s playing the right way right now - his passing has been very impressive through two games imo. Opening up stuff for other people.

don’t understand the hate right now - though his shot is off

I know shooting better than like 25% in s series is a tough ask...such a terrible expectation

King Of The 4th · Post #728 » by **King Of The 4th** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

Watching Luka create easy looks vs. Tatum force tough shots shows the crater between them

Riverwalk2021 · Post #729 » by **Riverwalk2021** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

Tatum's regression in shot making is unreal.

zoyathedestroya · Post #730 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

Shak_Celts wrote:
London2Boston wrote:Dallas definitely doesn’t rate Tatum defensively. Searching for that matchup whenever they can.

I have no idea why, he has been excellent for years now.

I don't think he's that great in iso tbh. Better offball/team defender. Opposite of JB.

meatball sub · Post #731 » by **meatball sub** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

why dont we try moving tatum off the ball and getting him shots in rhythm instead of this iso garbage that's clearly what the mavs desperately want him to do

Kalela · Post #732 » by **Kalela** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

Joe needs to realize he needs to play Porzingis more tonight with how bad some other players are playing.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #733 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

bballcool34 wrote:I have criticized Tatum a fair bit in past.

He’s playing the right way right now - his passing has been very impressive through two games imo. Opening up stuff for other people.

don’t understand the hate right now - though his shot is off

Dude gets us 10 goddamn points and we would be up 8. It’s absurd how awful he has been at scoring the ball. Making the right play will not cut it when your team is off..you gotta go get buckets.

fallguy · Post #734 » by **fallguy** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

Jakeopp wrote:Tatum legit looks like Ben Simmons with worse passing.

eek. there is some truth in this comment.

redslastlaugh · Post #735 » by **redslastlaugh** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:04 am

FULL AGREE

The Corey's wrote:TATUM HAS TO MOVE WITHOUT THE **** BALL IF HE WANTS TO GET HIS LOOKS.

did they learn nothing from the 22 finals?

lon3lytoaster · Post #736 » by **lon3lytoaster** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:05 am

Kalela wrote:Joe needs to realize he needs to play Porzingis more tonight with how bad some other players are playing.

Yes please

GreenBloodedC · Post #737 » by **GreenBloodedC** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:05 am

Tatum should take a page out of Paul Pierce, particularly, in the 2002 playoff game against the Nets. He was **** bad that game, and slowly crawled by getting into the lane until he got his rhythm.

Mr_Mojo_Risin · Post #738 » by **Mr_Mojo_Risin** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:05 am

zoyathedestroya wrote:Tatum needs Renee Russo from Tin Cup.

lol random throw back!

playa-hater · Post #739 » by **playa-hater** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:05 am

Remember that poster who says oh Tatum is gonna kill based on what Jason Kidd said at this moment he looks like he shrunk.. Again..

Parasite · Post #740 » by **Parasite** » Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:05 am

Shak_Celts wrote:
bballcool34 wrote:I have criticized Tatum a fair bit in past.

He’s playing the right way right now - his passing has been very impressive through two games imo. Opening up stuff for other people.

don’t understand the hate right now - though his shot is off

because luka is hitting shots. people love scoring above all else.

You aren’t trying to say that Luka and Jayson have had similar games this game so far are you?