Jayson Tatum vows to do better after Celtics meltdown vs. Pistons
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum struggled against the Detroit Pistons, and he knows he must be better in order for the Green Team to succeed.
Forward Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics' go-to player, struggled during Tuesday's regular season-opener, falling to Detroit Pistons 121-113. The Celtics squandered a 22-point lead and Tatum finished with 13 points in nearly 38 minutes, shooting just 17 of 23 attempts and missing all 7 of his 3-pointers. He admitted in the locker room, "I just have to play better."
The Pistons outscored the Celtics 76-55 in the second half and took the lead in the fourth quarter. Tatum's subpar shooting and the Celtics' defensive issues were the main culprits. First-year Celtic Paul George had a standout game with 38 points, along with 5 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 assists, setting the franchise record for a debut performance.
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