January 12 News The Pelicans lost 114-125 to the Celtics
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After the game, Pelicans player CJ McCollum was interviewed by the media and talked about Celtics players Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 72 points and 22 rebounds today.
“The cooperation between them is better, and their personal abilities have also improved a lot.” CJ said in the interview.
“They’re both all-around scorers, not only can they shoot the 3, but they can get to the free-throw line constantly.”
“Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both great singles players who are constantly improving and becoming more efficient.”
“They’ve had a taste of the Finals, and they’re very hungry now, and they want to get back on that stage.”
“It’s impossible to guard them, you just make them play hard and force them to give their all on the defensive end, draining their energy.”
In this game, CJ played 34 minutes, scored 38 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, and made 15 of 24 shots.
Jaylen played 35 minutes, scored 41 points, 12 rebounds and 1 block, and made 15 of 21 shots.
Tatum played 36 minutes, scored 31 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, and made 10 of 22 shots.