Is star forward Jayson Tatum still helping to cover up the Boston Celtics ' weak spots? The ire the St. Louis native got for his play in the 2024 NBA postseason for his dip in shooting and scoring numbers in some corners of the NBA community neglected just how big of a role he was playing for the Celtics to draw two or even three defenders on one end is still going on while Tatum has found another gear on offense.

The Boston Celtics made a statement after narrowly defeating the formerly undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers 120-117 Tuesday.

The Boston Celtics overcame a resilient Toronto Raptors team on Saturday, Nov. 16. RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl both had monster games against the Celtics, as Joe Mazzulla's team struggled to protect the rim and close down space in the middle of the court.

But the Celtics have started their 2024-25 NBA regular season campaign with guns ablaze, their Mazzula Ball-fueled offense and league-leading depth under Tatum's leadership carving a path through the league in the early part of this season.

The Boston Celtics have been one of the best teams in the NBA to start the 2024-25 season. After winning the title in June, they look like they have an excelle

Jayson Tatum wore Cincinnati-themed shoes during the Boston Celtics' home game against the previously unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday night.

Jayson Tatum presented President Joe Biden with a Celtics jersey as the team visited the White House to celebrate their NBA-record 18th championship, secured with a Finals win over the Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/sBQyPeTCoT

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum gifts Biden with a jersery Jayson Tatum presented President Joe Biden with a Celtics jersey as the team visited the White House to celebrate their NBA-record 18th championship,