Jayson Tatum struggled big time in the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat, matching a postseason-low 10 points on just 3-of-14 shooting from the field. Had he simply played a game closer to his average of about 27 points, the Celtics would’ve had a great chance to come out on top in a game they lost by just six points.
Of course, Miami’s hellacious defense played a part in his performance. The Heat led by as much as 26, and despite allowing Boston to come all the way back within a point in the fourth quarter, they held Tatum to two points and zero field goals in the second half.
However, recent evidence suggests Tatum will bounce back in a big way in Game 4. He’s averaging 10 more points per game following losses than he does after wins this postseason. So assuming he has no lingering effects from a cervical nerve impingement, his prop to score more than 27.5 points on Tipico Sportsbook is a good bet.
