Hey folks, it’s your boy back at it again with another deep dive into the stats world. Today, I wanted to check out Jayson Tatum’s playoff performance, ’cause the guy’s been balling out, and I needed to see what the numbers said. So, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work.
First off, I needed to find a place where I could get all the stats. You know, a solid, reliable source. After poking around a bit, I found a site that seemed to have everything I needed. It wasn’t too fancy, but it had all the games, all the numbers, neatly organized. Perfect for what I needed.
Once I had my source, I started digging in. I made a simple spreadsheet – nothing too complicated. Just the basics: points, rebounds, assists, you know, the usual stuff. I went game by game, season by season, jotting down Tatum’s stats for each playoff appearance. It was a bit tedious, yeah, but seeing the numbers lined up like that? Kinda satisfying.
Then came the fun part – analyzing the data. I started calculating averages per season. How many points was he averaging in his first playoff run compared to, say, last year? Were there any noticeable jumps? Any dips?
- 2018 Playoffs: This was his rookie year, right? Dude averaged around 18 points per game. Not bad for a newbie in the playoffs.
- 2019 Playoffs: A bit of a dip here, closer to 15 points per game. But hey, every player has their ups and downs.
- 2020 Playoffs: Boom! This is where he really started to shine. Over 25 points per game. You could see the growth, the confidence.
- 2021 Playoffs: Still solid, still over 25. Consistency is key, folks.
- 2022 Playoffs: Averaged around 27 a game, with some insane scoring bursts, including a 46 point masterpiece.
- 2023 Playoffs: His average dropped a bit in 2023, down to 22.9, but he was really dishing the rock, with over 7 assists per game.
After crunching all the numbers, I started looking for trends. Was he scoring more over time? How were his rebounds and assists trending? It’s like piecing together a puzzle, you see. You start with individual pieces, and slowly, a picture starts to emerge.
What I found was pretty cool. Tatum’s scoring, especially in the playoffs, has definitely trended upwards. He’s become a more complete player, too. Not just a scorer, but a playmaker, a rebounder. You can see the evolution in the numbers, plain as day.
But it’s not just about the numbers, is it? I also went back and watched some of his playoff highlights. Wanted to see those numbers in action. And man, watching those games alongside the stats? It gives you a whole new appreciation for the player.
My takeaways from this little project?
Well, first, Jayson Tatum is a beast. No doubt about it. Second, numbers can tell you a lot, but they don’t tell you everything. You gotta watch the games, see the context, to really understand what’s going on.
And lastly, doing this kind of stuff? It’s fun. It’s like being a detective, but for sports. You’re digging into the data, uncovering stories, and learning something new along the way. What’s not to love?
Alright, that’s it for me today. Hope you enjoyed this little stats adventure. Until next time, keep balling, folks!