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Boston Celtics Triumph Over Charlotte Hornets Amid Late-Game Controversy

Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets Game Ends in Drama

The city of Boston witnessed another thrilling performance from their beloved Celtics this past Friday night as they took on the Charlotte Hornets. The Celtics came away with a solid 124-109 victory, but it wasn’t just the scoreline that had fans talking; it was the drama that unfolded in the final moments of the game.

Things Got Chippy

As the game was wrapping up, vibes turned sour when former Celtic Grant Williams saw red and hit Jayson Tatum with what many described as a hard foul, earning him a quick exit from the game with a Flagrant 2 ejection. It was shocking not just because of the foul but also because of the history between Williams and Tatum. Those two were once teammates and are known to be good friends.

After the foul took place, Tatum was quick to bounce back up and hit the free throws like a pro, but not everyone was cool with Williams’ antics. Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back during his postgame comments, expressing his disappointment. “I don’t know what that was about,” he mentioned, shaking his head. “That wasn’t a basketball play. Grant knows better than that… There’s no place in the game for that.” He added with a hint of sarcasm, “I thought JT and Grant were friends. I guess not.”

Grant Williams Weighs In

So, what’s the deal with Williams? He spoke after the game, insisting that he didn’t mean to come off as aggressive. “Probably a hard foul, definitely not intentional, definitely not trying to hurt him by any means,” he said, trying to downplay the situation. “We all know that’s one of my closest friends in the league.”

But Brown wasn’t buying it. He sharply countered, “It was for sure intentional. What are we talking about? Did ya’ll see the same play? He hit him like it was a football play, Ray Lewis coming across the middle or something.” It’s clear that emotions were running high, and it’s hard to say if the two will remain on friendly terms after this.

Coach Mazzulla’s Take

Head coach Joe Mazzulla took a kinder approach when reflecting on the incident. “I’m glad that (Tatum’s) fine,” he said. He praised Tatum for his quick recovery and attitude after the hit. “I just like how JT handled it; to get hit like that, pop right back up, it’s huge.”

As if things couldn’t get crazier, the chaos continued as the Hornets melted down in the final two minutes. LaMelo Ball fouled out following a Flagrant 1, and Miles Bridges got himself ejected with a double-technical foul. It was quite the spectacle, and fans could hardly believe what they were witnessing.

What’s Next?

While the Celtics secured the win, the aftermath of Williams’ explosive foul still lingered. Williams himself even joked that he had planned a postgame dinner for several Celtics players, saying, “I had wings and stuff prepared, so it’s kind of funny that the game ended that way. But I’ll see them tomorrow; we’ll compete again.”

Indeed, the Celtics and Hornets are set to face off once again, and fans are eagerly anticipating how things will play out after the fireworks from their last encounter. With the next game slated for Saturday at 6 p.m. ET, there’s bound to be some unpredictable excitement as both teams take the court. Stay tuned!

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