Since being named All-Star MVP, Jayson Tatum has been struggling. On Saturday night, when the Boston Celtics faced off against the Utah Jazz, it was clear former Celtics assistant coach Will Hardy had a plan to try and limit Tatum’s effectiveness, and it all began with frustrating him at every opportunity.
Everything Utah looked to do began with sending two defenders Tatum’s way and baiting him to attack the gap before pinching in and pressuring his handle.
Rather than simply pushing into his body with two defenders, the Jazz looked to play both passing lanes while staying in front of Tatum.