Boston Celtics traveled to Arizona to play against the Phoenix Suns hoping to overcome two straight losses against Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets. A particular situation for this Boston squad that has the best record in the league. With a great team effort, the Celtics are back on track after an impressive win.
Jayson Tatum has been Boston Celtics main player. Often mentioned in the MVP talks, Tatum's has matured since he came to the league, He learned how to be a leader with time and now, apart from all the talent he brings, he's embracing that role.
He's surrounded by a high quality team, with Jaylen Brown as the other superstar, a talented and versatile center in Kristaps Porzingis they form a scary Big Three. But Boston talent doesn't end there, Derrick White has been remarkable since he joined the team three years ago, Al Horford continues to probe that he delivers when needed as an experienced power forward, and the list could go on.
That's why Jayson Tatum took a moment right after the game ended to acknowledge his guys and describe what was the key of their road victory 117-107.
"I finally stopped turning the ball over. I'm thankful I have some great teammates. I stunked it up tonight, but we just stuck with our principles, executing down the stretch. We made the right plays, we draw two, kick it open to the aisle. We trust we're knocking down the shot."