Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla used a play from Brad Stevens’ playbook leading to Jayson Tatum’s game-winning shot over the Philadelphia 76ers.

This ATO is just a thing of beauty. Tatum dragged just enough to allow the play to develop. Al and JB went to the far side to create space. With White inbounding to Smart who then passed to Tatum who stopped-popped pull-up. #Celtics pic.twitter.com/ol7SqAicWD

— The Celtics Files (@CelticsFiles) February 26, 2023

Breaking down the play, you’ll see Tatum delay in the backcourt to allow the play to develop for him. On the inbound from White to Smart, you’ll see Al and Brown shift to the far side of the court to create space for Tatum.

Smart passes to Tatum who stops on a dime to pull-up and hit the game-winner. After the game, Mazzulla said he took this play from Stevens.

"I stole it from Brad"

Joe Mazzulla gives a straight forward answer about that final play call 😂 pic.twitter.com/w7GTd3hxsQ

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