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Boston Celtics: 1 stud and 1 dud from C’s season saving win in Game 6

By Ryan Cinque

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 13: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics takes a moment prior to Game Six against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at Fiserv Forum on May 13, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 13: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics takes a moment prior to Game Six against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at Fiserv Forum on May 13, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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The Boston Celtics got a star performance from Jayson Tatum (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
The Boston Celtics got a star performance from Jayson Tatum (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images) /

Boston Celtics stud: Jayson Tatum

This was an easy choice to make since Jayson Tatum went full superstar mode and willed the Celtics to victory in the fourth quarter. He has struggled in this series relative to his lofty standards, and it felt like he needed to have an explosion like he did tonight if the Celtics were to force a Game 7.

The Cs superstar finished with a series-high 46 points, hauled in nine boards, and dished out four assists. He shot a solid 17/32 from the field and a blistering 7/15 from 3-point land. He scored in just about every way imaginable and put the Celtics on his back when they started to lose their grip on the game. Tatum was single-handedly shutting the door on every Bucks comeback attempt by reaching deep into his bag of tricks to keep his team ahead. He made contested threes, mid-range pull ups, hard drives to the basket, it didn’t matter what Milwaukee did because Tatum was unstoppable tonight.

This performance was not only his best in this series, but likely his best ever performance to date. Given the magnitude of this game against the reigning NBA champs, his mix of incredible offense, physical defense, and one absolutely crucial takeover in the fourth quarter, Tatum took the challenge head on and brought his team a W.

There are many players in this league who would fold under the pressure with their season on the line but Tatum is one of the few guys who have that unteachable skill, the ability to remain calm and perform in clutch situations. He not only invites the pressure but also thrives under it as well and tonight’s Game 6 victory is proof of that fact.

This was a performance for the ages and might just be the difference between a second-round exit and banner no. 18 for the storied franchise.

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