The Celtics attempted 28 free throws to Charlotte’s nine, 17 of those by Tatum, who returned to the court without a hitch Saturday after that flagrant foul from Williams, who considers Tatum one of his closest friends. According to an NBA source, the two did talk following Friday’s game, with Williams apologizing for the hard foul. Tatum initially did not want to speak with reporters for a second consecutive night; he eventually agreed, but did not want to discuss Williams or the incident. “I don’t really want to talk about it,” Tatum said. “Got ready for the game today. We came to Charlotte, did what we was supposed to do, and going to Atlanta and try to get another win before we go home.”
Source: Boston Globe
Source: Boston Globe
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With the Celtics in town to take on the Hawks Monday night, Jayson Tatum is taking in a Falcons game pic.x.com/t0BWc1eUXp – 2:09 PM
With the Celtics in town to take on the Hawks Monday night, Jayson Tatum is taking in a Falcons game pic.x.com/t0BWc1eUXp – 2:09 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
There’s a lot you take for granted with this #Celtics team. Tatum making good decisions. White and Holiday being rocks every night…
We’re at the point where Luke Kornet giving them solid minutes is a foregone conclusion. Incredible given where he was 3 years ago. – 10:50 AM
There’s a lot you take for granted with this #Celtics team. Tatum making good decisions. White and Holiday being rocks every night…
We’re at the point where Luke Kornet giving them solid minutes is a foregone conclusion. Incredible given where he was 3 years ago. – 10:50 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
1. Joel Embiid altercation with reporter in locker room
2. Drake blasts DeRozan on broadcast
3. Donovan Mitchell game-winner sends Cavs to 7-0
4. Vince Carter jersey retirement ceremony
5. Rockets 31-point comeback to force OT
6. Grant Williams/Celtics
like a WWE PPV tonight. – 12:28 AM
1. Joel Embiid altercation with reporter in locker room
2. Drake blasts DeRozan on broadcast
3. Donovan Mitchell game-winner sends Cavs to 7-0
4. Vince Carter jersey retirement ceremony
5. Rockets 31-point comeback to force OT
6. Grant Williams/Celtics
like a WWE PPV tonight. – 12:28 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @CLNSMedia — Tatum shook off the Grant Williams foul, declining to talk about it after a strong performance that led the #Celtics out of CHA w/ a routine win.
The sequel didn’t have the sparks of the 1st night here, but it had a few moments: clnsmedia.com/jayson-tatum-s… – 11:56 PM
NEW @CLNSMedia — Tatum shook off the Grant Williams foul, declining to talk about it after a strong performance that led the #Celtics out of CHA w/ a routine win.
The sequel didn’t have the sparks of the 1st night here, but it had a few moments: clnsmedia.com/jayson-tatum-s… – 11:56 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 113, Hornets 103 – Tatum, Pritchard get hot early, C’s avoid total collapse bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/11/02/bsj… – 11:47 PM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 113, Hornets 103 – Tatum, Pritchard get hot early, C’s avoid total collapse bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/11/02/bsj… – 11:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Got a good answer from Charles Lee about, now that he’s on the other side, how opponents balance whether to double Jayson Tatum or play him straight up. #Hornets doubled him often over the past two nights. pic.x.com/fs8TUQW8OO – 11:43 PM
Got a good answer from Charles Lee about, now that he’s on the other side, how opponents balance whether to double Jayson Tatum or play him straight up. #Hornets doubled him often over the past two nights. pic.x.com/fs8TUQW8OO – 11:43 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jayson Tatum put up some NICE numbers vs. the Hornets 💪
29 PTS
7 REB
3 AST
Celtics improve to 6-1 🍀 pic.x.com/X3dG6KLxbx – 8:23 PM
Jayson Tatum put up some NICE numbers vs. the Hornets 💪
29 PTS
7 REB
3 AST
Celtics improve to 6-1 🍀 pic.x.com/X3dG6KLxbx – 8:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum leaves the floor without greeting anyone. Grant finds Kornet for a quick handshake before exiting. 113-103 F. – 8:20 PM
Tatum leaves the floor without greeting anyone. Grant finds Kornet for a quick handshake before exiting. 113-103 F. – 8:20 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Spread was 10.5. Meaningless Ball dunk made it 9. Tatum misses a free throw and its a 10 point game – 8:18 PM
Spread was 10.5. Meaningless Ball dunk made it 9. Tatum misses a free throw and its a 10 point game – 8:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum goes by Grant for a two-handed dunk and swings back into him with a little bump at the end. – 8:13 PM
Tatum goes by Grant for a two-handed dunk and swings back into him with a little bump at the end. – 8:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Interesting how Mazzulla held Tatum out to see how this lineup would deal with some adversity. They held up the lead. Tatum and Queta now checking in with 4:36 left to finish the game. BOS 101, CHA 91. #Celtics #Hornets – 8:06 PM
Interesting how Mazzulla held Tatum out to see how this lineup would deal with some adversity. They held up the lead. Tatum and Queta now checking in with 4:36 left to finish the game. BOS 101, CHA 91. #Celtics #Hornets – 8:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Grant makes only a modest attempt to challenge his foul on Tatum pic.x.com/e1jgo24mqv – 7:40 PM
Grant makes only a modest attempt to challenge his foul on Tatum pic.x.com/e1jgo24mqv – 7:40 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Grant cuts it to 7 with a long 3 over Tatum. #Hornets on a 14-0 run out of halftime. – 7:28 PM
Grant cuts it to 7 with a long 3 over Tatum. #Hornets on a 14-0 run out of halftime. – 7:28 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Best poss. of the night there. Tatum screening, popping driving and getting White the 3 through Holiday. – 7:03 PM
Best poss. of the night there. Tatum screening, popping driving and getting White the 3 through Holiday. – 7:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Fitting end to a big first for Tatum. Don’t think I’ve seen him hit a 3 trying to draw a foul off-balance like that. Just did it to score 13 pts on 4/6 FG, 1/3 3PT, 4/5 FT in the 1Q. 38-24 BOS – 6:39 PM
Fitting end to a big first for Tatum. Don’t think I’ve seen him hit a 3 trying to draw a foul off-balance like that. Just did it to score 13 pts on 4/6 FG, 1/3 3PT, 4/5 FT in the 1Q. 38-24 BOS – 6:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum air balls a 3 in his first matchup with Grant then Miller slams a dunk over him in transition. #Celtics still up 18-9. – 6:20 PM
Tatum air balls a 3 in his first matchup with Grant then Miller slams a dunk over him in transition. #Celtics still up 18-9. – 6:20 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
The #Celtics fans in Spectrum Center are booing Grant Williams as he is introduced. #Hornets – 6:08 PM
The #Celtics fans in Spectrum Center are booing Grant Williams as he is introduced. #Hornets – 6:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams are both on the floor for pregame warmups pic.x.com/Tvv75FNj6K – 4:45 PM
Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams are both on the floor for pregame warmups pic.x.com/Tvv75FNj6K – 4:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Leftover thoughts on the Grant Williams ejection, the latest fitting chapter in his #Celtics exit that’s been marked by trying to do too much @CelticsBlog: celticsblog.com/2024/11/2/2428… – 4:01 PM
Leftover thoughts on the Grant Williams ejection, the latest fitting chapter in his #Celtics exit that’s been marked by trying to do too much @CelticsBlog: celticsblog.com/2024/11/2/2428… – 4:01 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Grant Williams ejected for blindside hit on Jayson Tatum; Jaylen Brown, Draymond Green call out Williams
nbcsports.com/nba/news/grant… – 12:00 PM
Grant Williams ejected for blindside hit on Jayson Tatum; Jaylen Brown, Draymond Green call out Williams
nbcsports.com/nba/news/grant… – 12:00 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Draymond Green chimed in on Grant Williams’ flagrant 2 last night 👀 pic.x.com/uHrOC6grvK – 8:35 AM
Draymond Green chimed in on Grant Williams’ flagrant 2 last night 👀 pic.x.com/uHrOC6grvK – 8:35 AM
Draymond Green @Money23Green
Grant Williams saying it’s not intentional fouling JT like that is mad wild. And he smiling about it. – 1:52 AM
Grant Williams saying it’s not intentional fouling JT like that is mad wild. And he smiling about it. – 1:52 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New column: Grant Williams was reckless, but he gave the Celtics a reason to rally and send a message to the league
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/11/02/kar… – 12:54 AM
New column: Grant Williams was reckless, but he gave the Celtics a reason to rally and send a message to the league
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/11/02/kar… – 12:54 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“JB kinda escalated it … [JT’s] my dog.”
Grant Williams on his flagrant 2 on Jayson Tatum 👀
(via @NBCSCeltics)
pic.x.com/l7O0TvGW0w – 12:02 AM
“JB kinda escalated it … [JT’s] my dog.”
Grant Williams on his flagrant 2 on Jayson Tatum 👀
(via @NBCSCeltics)
pic.x.com/l7O0TvGW0w – 12:02 AM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Temper, temper: Ejections to Grant Williams, Miles Bridges mar end of #Hornets loss to Boston.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 11:51 PM
Temper, temper: Ejections to Grant Williams, Miles Bridges mar end of #Hornets loss to Boston.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 11:51 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
The Sultan of Stat plays history teacher, with Jaylen Brown achieving a Celtic first and Jayson Tatum becoming just the second NBA player ever to accomplish his feat. @DickLipe reveals…
(The Sultan once led his math team in penalty minutes, so he goes easy on Grant Williams.) pic.x.com/xQyeuwEOr7 – 11:04 PM
The Sultan of Stat plays history teacher, with Jaylen Brown achieving a Celtic first and Jayson Tatum becoming just the second NBA player ever to accomplish his feat. @DickLipe reveals…
(The Sultan once led his math team in penalty minutes, so he goes easy on Grant Williams.) pic.x.com/xQyeuwEOr7 – 11:04 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Crew chief James Williams on why Grant Williams was ejected:
“Grant Williams was ejected from the game because his foul was upgraded to a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 and per rule that carries an automatic ejection. At review we saw that he accelerated his speed prior to the contact, – 10:58 PM
Crew chief James Williams on why Grant Williams was ejected:
“Grant Williams was ejected from the game because his foul was upgraded to a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 and per rule that carries an automatic ejection. At review we saw that he accelerated his speed prior to the contact, – 10:58 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Derrick White said Grant’s too big to be doing that.
“We were all kind of surprised.”
Praised Brown for having Tatum and their backs. – 10:13 PM
Derrick White said Grant’s too big to be doing that.
“We were all kind of surprised.”
Praised Brown for having Tatum and their backs. – 10:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown on Grant Williams’ foul: “He hit him like it was a football play, Ray Lewis coming across the middle or something.” #Celtics #Hornets – 10:13 PM
Jaylen Brown on Grant Williams’ foul: “He hit him like it was a football play, Ray Lewis coming across the middle or something.” #Celtics #Hornets – 10:13 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jayson Tatum passes Paul Pierce for the most 25-point, 10-rebound games by a Celtics player since 1999-00 (75) 🔥
He finished with 34 PTS and 11 REB vs. the Hornets 😤 pic.x.com/FWzYxWJvje – 9:50 PM
Jayson Tatum passes Paul Pierce for the most 25-point, 10-rebound games by a Celtics player since 1999-00 (75) 🔥
He finished with 34 PTS and 11 REB vs. the Hornets 😤 pic.x.com/FWzYxWJvje – 9:50 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum scored 7 points in the final two minutes, all on free throws, five of them due to a flagrant foul – 9:30 PM
Tatum scored 7 points in the final two minutes, all on free throws, five of them due to a flagrant foul – 9:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Hornets in the last 2 minutes vs the Celtics:
— Grant Williams ejection
— LaMelo fouls out
— Miles Bridges ejection
Rough. pic.x.com/zxMKusqapB – 9:28 PM
Hornets in the last 2 minutes vs the Celtics:
— Grant Williams ejection
— LaMelo fouls out
— Miles Bridges ejection
Rough. pic.x.com/zxMKusqapB – 9:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum tonight:
34 PTS
11 REB
3 STL
Single-handedly had a 5-point possession. pic.x.com/J718NRUoq9 – 9:27 PM
Tatum tonight:
34 PTS
11 REB
3 STL
Single-handedly had a 5-point possession. pic.x.com/J718NRUoq9 – 9:27 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Lee was screaming for #Hornets to deny Pritchard & Tatum ends up with the ball for a mid-ranger he just misses at the buzzer. – 8:44 PM
Lee was screaming for #Hornets to deny Pritchard & Tatum ends up with the ball for a mid-ranger he just misses at the buzzer. – 8:44 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
White & Tatum make it an 8pt game.
White 5/11, 3/8 3PT, 13 PTS
TAtum 8/14, 2/5 3PT, 22 PTS, 9 REB – 8:32 PM
White & Tatum make it an 8pt game.
White 5/11, 3/8 3PT, 13 PTS
TAtum 8/14, 2/5 3PT, 22 PTS, 9 REB – 8:32 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The most impressive part of Jayson Tatum is the confidence level of his game. He has the mindset that he’s the best player on the floor and he acts like this all game long. The whole vibe is contagious and a big reason behind Celtics success. #DifferentHere – 8:11 PM
The most impressive part of Jayson Tatum is the confidence level of his game. He has the mindset that he’s the best player on the floor and he acts like this all game long. The whole vibe is contagious and a big reason behind Celtics success. #DifferentHere – 8:11 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I wonder why Tatum keeps having that thumb issue. It feels like he’s been dealing with the left thumb on and off for a few seasons now – 7:42 PM
I wonder why Tatum keeps having that thumb issue. It feels like he’s been dealing with the left thumb on and off for a few seasons now – 7:42 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum admitted he settled too much in the Indy game: “that’s 8 (threes) right there … that I wish I could have back.” pic.x.com/BbawWShIs5 – 12:27 PM
Jayson Tatum admitted he settled too much in the Indy game: “that’s 8 (threes) right there … that I wish I could have back.” pic.x.com/BbawWShIs5 – 12:27 PM
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Tatum never mentioned Williams by name and said he’s not going to get into any personal battles with opposing players. “I don’t ever make it about one person,” he said. “I understand who I am, who I am in this league and come out and play the right way. It’s not about a matchup or anything. Just come out and try to dominate and give my team the best chance to win, playing the right way. Whether that’s scoring, rebounding, screening for other guys. The objective is to make sure we give [ourselves] the best chance to win. It’s about no situation. No other person.” -via Boston Globe / November 4, 2024
Gary Washburn: Was told Grant Williams and Jayson Tatum did talk after Friday’s game. Williams was apologetic. Tatum was apparently still annoyed but accepted. #Celtics #Hornets. -via Twitter @GwashburnGlobe / November 2, 2024
“I think at the time of the game, that’s probably what stressed the Flagrant Two,” Williams told CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning. “It was a transition opportunity, and I was trying to make a play on the ball. I did reach across his body, and probably when you slow down the replay, it looks like I kind of make a play and just kind of go after it. “JT is one of my closest friends in the league. There was no intentional trying to harm him in any way. It was just one of those plays where fast, full speed, he passes the ball, which probably makes it worse. When I reached for the ball after the fact, the ball was already out of his hand. I don’t think it leads to anything if it’s not escalated after the fact. You see me raise my hand, say I fouled him trying to take the foul in transition, got held up by teammates, and walked away.” -via BasketNews / November 2, 2024
“I had a relationship with Charles before, because we went to Basketball Without Borders two years prior, so I’d known him from that,” Grant Williams said on Friday. “So when he got the job, I texted him immediately. I was like … we always talked about you coaching me, and I thought it was gonna be in Milwaukee, and that you would go to Boston, and I thought I was gonna be in Boston, and I’m not in Boston anymore, and now it’s in Charlotte. “It’s really cool to have him here. The first thing we talked about is just getting guys together … we had a group chat with Melo, myself and everybody else trying to just communicate … (Lee) did his actual job being with the Celtics, but also checking in on us, making sure we’re doing our thing, making sure we’re prepared for this upcoming year and giving tidbits on what he wants and expects.” -via Boston Sports Journal / November 2, 2024