As a legend proved more than 40 years ago, it's never too late to make a difference
His 1981 Celtics rolled to a title over the Rockets in six games, and Bird finally came alive in the clincher with 27 points and 13 rebounds. But for most of that series he struggled to score, with eight, eight, and 12 points, respectively, in Games 3-5. Celtics fans would probably be surprised to learn that Bird recorded as many rebounds vs. the Rockets as points .
The young star is straining under the considerable weight the Celtics are asking him to bear. He not only leads the NBA in postseason minutes , but he's handling the ball more than anyone. The Bucks created the blueprint by playing him aggressively at the point of attack, sometimes picking him up on the wrong side of halfcourt. Ever since that seven-game series, Tatum has faced constant traps and ball pressure.
Coach Ime Udoka suggested he needs to start playing for baskets instead of fouls, but the issue appears to be legs. Of Tatum's 15 misses on Friday, seven came up short, and another was never even released because Klay Thompson stripped him on the way up.
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