Tatum: This season is the most worry-free, I took off all the pressure after winning the championship last year

In the intense NBA playoffs, the Celtics defeated the Magic by a significant advantage of 120-89 at home, successfully eliminated their opponents with a big score of 4-1 in the series and successfully advanced to the next round. After the game, Celtics forward Jason Tatum gave an interview to the media and delved into the key topic of how to deal with the pressure on the playoffs.

"This season is undoubtedly the most relaxed and carefree season of my career." Tatum said with emotion, "Last season, we successfully won the championship and achieved our ultimate goal. That feeling seemed to be completely free from the heavy pressure shackles. Although our goals this year have not changed and we still have the ambition to win the championship again, this season I chose to enjoy the game and try to explore the pure joy of playing. Of course, I have set many goals personally, but in the process of chasing these goals, I can be more comfortable and relaxed."

You must know that it is not easy to maintain such a peaceful mind on the extremely competitive stage of the NBA. Many players tend to show tension and anxiety when facing huge pressure in the playoffs, which affects the performance of the game. But Tatum can deal with it in a unique way.

Tatum started for 34 minutes in this crucial game, and his performance was amazing. He made 10 goals in 16 shots, including 4 of 5 three-pointers and 11 free throws, efficiently scoring 35 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 steal. Every shot and every pass he made on the field showed outstanding skills and excellent judgment. For example, at a critical moment of the game, he was able to calmly hit three-pointers in the face of the opponent's tight defense, stabilizing the situation for the team. For example, he passed the ball accurately to his teammates in the best position many times to help his teammates score easily. Tatum's outstanding performance is not only a reflection of his personal ability, but also a result of his relaxed mentality and enjoying the game.