“Give him credit he played well,” the four-time …
Jayson Tatum acknowledged Joel Embiid's strong performance after the Celtics' Game 5 loss in the opening-round playoff series, crediting him for putting pressure on Boston. Tatum, a four-time All-NBA First-Team selection, emphasized the need to review film and make adjustments ahead of Game 6. The Celtics star reflected on the challenge posed by Embiid despite his own difficult comeback season. Boston now faces a pivotal game to stay alive in the series.
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