I'm just so happy that Tatum balled out tonight - in the biggest game of the season he was without a doubt the best player on the court.
If he struggled tonight then title or not, the only thing we'd be hearing in the media is about how Tatum choked and he was just lucky the team carried him. Now after the way he played tonight I think he has well and truly silenced the critics.
* They can no longer complain about Tatum not being clutch after playing huge all game (especially the 4th)
* They can no longer criticise the Celtics for being 'untested' and having an easy path after a gentleman sweep against the best team in the West
* They can no longer criticise the Celtics for playing down to opponents after winning every playoff series in 5 games or less and a 20 point closeout
* Tatum and Brown over the past few years have now beaten Giannis, KD, Kyrie, Embiid, Butler and Luka
I don't think there's much left for the haters to actually say. The Celtics have shut everybody up.