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'We only had two All-Stars…' Jayson Tatum says Boston Celtics are not ‘Super Team’ after embarrassing defeat to Cavaliers

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Nikhil Sonmali | Last updated 5/10/24

The Boston Celtics have led by ten points or more in their last four postseason games. However, they had to try to overcome a huge lead in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but in vain as the Cavaliers won 118-94 this Thursday. Jayson Tatum, Celtics’ star player, shared his thoughts on the poor performance by his side.

Tatum is one of the best players on the Boston Celtics’ roster alongside Jaylen Brown. However, the two star players weren’t enough in Game 2 against the Cavs as they were on the losing side this time around. Donovan Mitchell and Co overcame the Celtics in Game 2.

Tatum was visibly seemed disappointed by the loss and claimed they aren’t a super team as the media and the fans portray them to be.

We didn't have MVP, we only had two All-Stars... So you say we're a super team, but we didn't get awarded like we are. Jayson Tatum said in the post game presser

However, Tatum was confident that his side would provide a fitting comeback in the upcoming matchups against the Cavaliers.

"We didn't have MVP, we only had two All-Stars… You say we're a super team, but we didn't get rewarded like we are"

Jayson Tatum responds to concerns with the Celtics after their Game 2 loss. He says the Celtics aren't perfect, but he's confident they'll respond pic.twitter.com/Ld57FU0WVc
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) May 10, 2024

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were outperformed by Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell

After the Boston Celtics secured the Game 1 win against the Cavaliers, all eyes were on their star players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in Game 2. However, it was Donovan Mitchell who made all the headlines after outperforming the likes of Tatum and Brown in their backyard.

Game 2 vs the Celtics:

Donovan Mitchell:
29 PTS
8 AST
7 REB
10-19 FG
5-7 3PT

Cavs steal a game in Boston & head back home with the series tied 1-1!#LetEmKnow #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/87rSksfiua
— CavsMuse (48-34) (5/16) (@CavsMuse) May 10, 2024

Mitchell was on fire all night long. He finished with 29 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds. Not only that, the NBA community was in shock at his masterful performance in Game 2 as they did not see this coming from Mitchell. He was well supported by the center Evan Mobley, who produced 21 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.

The upcoming Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers is scheduled for Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. With the Cavs stepping up at the right time, it will be intriguing to see who comes out on top in this NBA playoff series.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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