Potential and-1 that could have given Tatum the chance for 61 points

Tatum vs Brunson 11 years ago in high school - Tatum scored 39 and led Chaminade to an 87-81 win over Stevenson despite Brunson's 48 points

Jalen Brunson A lot of great things happen you know when were down one and you miss a wide open layup -Josh Hart For me I wanted to set up an epic last possession We wouldnt have that OG tip in without that missed layup

Magic Boston looked up and said Okay Im going to put Luka in the pick-and-roll every time Then Tatum had him saying Oh you want me Okay Im just going to go past you or pull up for my jump shot because he knew he could beat him off the dribble They did the same thing to Austin Reaves

Jaylen Brown hits Jayson Tatum with the Too Small celly on back to back possessions during the 2023 All Star Game

Jalen Brunson Has the T-Most PTs 45 in a Series Clinching Final Win on the Road Since '98 Jordan

Coach Mitch Johnson on what the Spurs could have done differently against Brunson Make him score less points