The Knicks pulled off an upset by defeating the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, completing a 20-point comeback. Knicks PG Jalen Brunson helped lead the comeback and they eventually won in overtime, while Celtics F Jayson Tatum struggled down the stretch.
The Celtics will rely on Tatum to try and help them even the series in Game 2 in Boston.
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Best Jayson Tatum Pick vs. Knicks Tonight
Here is the best Jayson Tatum pick and projection for Wednesday’s conference semifinals playoff game vs. the Nuggets.
Celtics F Jayson Tatum – 3.5 3-PT Made (Demon)
Jayson Tatum’s struggles were one of the key reasons why the Celtics lost Game 1. He scored 23 points, but that’s a disappointing stat line for his standards. He shot just 7-for-23 from the field after shooting 45.2% during the regular season. While he did make four 3-pointers — though he also missed 11 attempts from behind the arc.
The Celtics rely heavily on 3-pointers. Tatum set career highs in both 3-pointers attempted (10.1) and made (3.5) per game this season. He faced the Knicks four times during the regular season and made eight, seven, three, and four 3-pointers in those games — averaging five 3-pointers per game.
He also attempted at least 10 3-pointers in each contest vs. the Knicks. The Knicks struggled to defend from behind the arc during the regular season, allowing the fifth-highest 3-point shooting percentage (36.7%) in the league.
Additional Tatum Pick vs. Knicks: 27.5 Points
More Jayson Tatum Projections vs. Knicks
Here are other top Jayson Tatum projections vs. the Knicks tonight in the Eastern Conference semifinals, via PrizePicks.
- 28 Points
- 44.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 9.5 Rebounds
- 6 Assists
- 9 FG Made
- 50.5 Fantasy Score
- 9.5 3-PT Attmpted
- 3.5 Points in First 5 Minutes
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The Celtics can’t afford to lose two games in Boston before their series with the Knicks shifts to New York. As they try to get on the board in the series, look for them to rely on Jayson Tatum for a big performance after a let-down in Game 1.
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