NBA Featured Banner

Is Jayson Tatum to Blame for Celtics Game 5 Loss vs Bucks?

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum shot 12-of-29 in the Celtics’ Game 5 loss to the Bucks that put them on the verge of elimination heading back to Milwaukee. Tatum is now shooting 39.1% in the series, and settled for five jump shots out of his eight attempts in the fourth quarter and has been largely shut out in first quarters in the series. While Giannis Antetokounmpo, a fellow MVP candidate, is averaging over 30 points per game in the series, Al Horford and Jaylen Brown have had to pick up the slack for their star teammate.

Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon discuss what Tatum and the Celtics need to do to pull off an improbable comeback and beat the Bucks in two straight to win the series.

Bobby Manning

Boston Celtics beat reporter for CLNS Media and host of the Garden Report Celtics Post Game Show. NBA national columnist for Boston Sports Journal. Contributor to SB Nation's CelticsBlog. Host of the Dome Theory Sports and Culture Podcast on CLNS. Syracuse University 2020.

Recent Posts

Why the Celtics Should Not Trade Anfernee Simons | Celtics Beat

Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for The Boston…

2 days ago

Can the Bruins Continue to be a Top-5 Offense in the NHL? | Bruins Beat

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into Cam Neely's…

2 days ago

Best AI Girlfriend Apps in 2025 for Emotional Support and Genuine Connection

After a long day, sometimes you just need a private space to unwind—a consistent connection…

2 days ago

Latest Celtics Losses Raise Concerns About Sustainability of Strong Start

Jaylen Brown placed most of the blame for Monday's loss to the Pistons on his shoulders.…

2 days ago

Celtics Weakness Is Now Starting to Show Itself | Big 3 NBA Podcast

On this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast, Kwani Lunis, Sherrod Blakely and Gary…

3 days ago

Do You Want to Become a Coach? Here’s a Guide That Will Help You

Coaching looks simple from the outside. You listen, ask smart questions, and help people take…

5 days ago