Is Jayson Tatum rooting for the Spurs in the NBA Finals? Celtics star finally reveals
Is Jayson Tatum rooting for the Spurs in the NBA Finals? Celtics star finally reveals originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The New York Knicks moved within one victory of an NBA championship after edging the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in a dramatic Game 4 at Madison Square Garden. The hard-fought win gave New York a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, putting them on the brink of their first title in decades.
Meanwhile, the young Spurs squad now faces a difficult challenge as it attempts to keep its championship hopes alive. As the Finals continue to captivate basketball fans, several NBA stars have weighed in on the matchup and shared their thoughts on the series.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum joined Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports on Thursday, where he also spoke on which team he is rooting in the NBA Finals.
“I’m not rooting for anybody, I’m also not rooting against anybody,” Tatum said. “I think it does help that I’ve won a championship already, so (it) helps me sleep a little better at night. L I just enjoy watching good basketball games.”
Game 4 was painful for the Spurs because of how dominant the team looked early on. The Spurs entered halftime with the largest halftime lead ever recorded by a road team in NBA Finals history. They also set a new Finals record for the most three-pointers made in a single half, knocking down 14 shots from beyond the arc.
However, the Spurs squandered the largest lead ever blown in an NBA Finals game, allowing the Knicks to complete a stunning comeback and steal the victory. Including both NBA Cup and NBA Finals matchups, the two teams have faced each other seven times. The Spurs own a 1-5 record in games where it built a lead of at least 10 points, while it is 1-0 when its largest lead stayed below double digits.
Heading into Game 5, much of the pressure will fall on Victor Wembanyama. If the Spurs hope to extend the series and force a Game 6, their franchise star will likely need to deliver a magnificent performance on both ends of the court. The Spurs will also require near-flawless play from De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell, whose perimeter scoring and decision-making could be crucial in keeping their season alive.
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