Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics: 3 bold predictions for the series

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2. Jayson Tatum Will Drop 50 Points in a Game This Series

In the biggest game of the season, Tatum came out and dropped a 50 piece on the Wizards. Why can’t he do it again?

The Wizards are a below-average defensive team, as they were ranked 20th in the league in defensive rating. The Nets are somehow a worse defensive team, as they ranked 22nd in the league in the same metric.

The Nets are a potent offensive team, but no one is scared of their defensive potential.

You're going to see a lot of Kevin Durant on Jayson Tatum. It will be the matchup to watch in #nets-Celtics series. “I know how tough it’s going to be out there, and I’m looking forward to that challenge.” https://t.co/7sCJTSzrzj
— Zach Braziller (@NYPost_Brazille) May 20, 2021

The one thing that could slow this feat down is if Kevin Durant spends a lot of time guarding Tatum. But the Nets will need Durant on the offensive end, so he can’t spend an entire game guarding the Celtics’ best player.

I expect the Nets to throw a lot of different bodies at Tatum, but there will be at least one game where he will be unstoppable.