Jayson Tatum He hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime, and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 on Saturday.
Tatum finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 27 points.
The Dominican Al Horford He was one step away from a triple-double by scoring 18 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out nine assists that ended in baskets for his team.
Toronto has lost seven in a row and failed to pick up its first win of the season despite Jakob Poeltl’s career-high 35 points.
Poeltl was 16 of 19 from the field and grabbed 12 rebounds. RJ Barrett added 25 points and 10 rebounds.
With the score tied at 112 in regulation, Barrett made a jumper from the alley while Brown was fouled with 59 seconds left. However, Barrett missed the ensuing free throw.
Neemias Queta, who started in place of Jrue Holiday (left knee tendinopathy), scored on Boston’s next possession.
2024-11-17 16:52:00
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How did Jayson Tatum and Al Horford’s performances contribute to the team’s overall strategy against the Toronto Raptors in the starting phase of the game?
1. Introduction and First Section: The Start of the Game and Key Players’ Performances
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Jayson and Al. Today’s match against the Toronto Raptors was intense. Can you guys give us an overview of how you and your teammates approached the game?
Jayson Tatum: Defense was our main focus initially. We knew Toronto had some strong players, and we needed to lock them down. We worked together as a team to create opportunities for each other and make the most of them.
Al Horford: Before answering, I’d like to give credit to my teammates, especially Tatum and Brown, who showed incredible determination and skill throughout the game. I was happy to contribute to our victory with my near-triple-double performance.
Interviewer: That’s impressive, Al. Jayson, your buzzer-beater seems to have cemented your team’s win. Could you tell us about the strategy that led to that clutch moment?
Tatum: Well, we had been working on those kinds of plays in practice, and we were confident that if we had a chance, someone would step up. I was fortunate enough to be in position to take the shot and make it.
Horford: The entire team executed well on that play, and it’s a testament to our trust in each other. We knew who would be where and what they needed to do.
Interviewer: Absolutely, teamwork was crucial. However, Toronto’s RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl also had some impressive performances. What is your assessment of their game?
Tatum: Barrett played well, and Poeltl was a force in the paint. They kept their team in the game with some key baskets and rebounds. It just came down to who could make the last play.
Horford: I agree. They have promising young players on their roster, and they’re going to be tough competition down the line if they continue playing like this.
2. Second Section: Important Moments and Turning Points in the Game
Interviewer: Indeed, there were several key moments in the game that could have gone either way. How did your team handle the pressure
