Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is giving defenses more than his scoring to worry about

Jayson Tatum delivered an impressive all-around performance with 34 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds in three quarters during the Boston Celtics' 119-80 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Writer Sam Amico and Celtics On SI analyst John Karalis highlighted Tatum's evolving playmaking and sharp court vision, noting his growing ability to manipulate defenses and consistently make the right reads.

Tatum also rebounded from an early-season perimeter shooting slump by going 5-of-8 from beyond the arc. Teammates Derrick White and Payton Pritchard also raised their three-point percentages during the win, which improved Boston to 2-0 in NBA Cup play while Charlotte's Brandon Miller exited early due to groin soreness.