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    Grant Williams ejected for foul on Celtics’ Jayson Tatum; NBA fans speak on video | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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    CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 1: Grant Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball while guarded by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on November 1, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: The user expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading or using this photograph, the user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

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    Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams was ejected from Friday night’s home game against the Boston Celtics after committing a flagrant foul on former teammate Jayson Tatum.

    Tatum was dribbling down the court when Williams collided with him and appeared to use his shoulder to knock it down.

    Noa Dalzell @NoaDalzell

    Jaylen Brown is heated over Grant Williams’ harsh foul on Jayson Tatum, it seems pic.twitter.com/GywEWCCdp9

    Miles Bridges was also expelled of the game after receiving two technical fouls.

    The Hornets lost 124-109 to the visiting Celtics, dropping Charlotte’s record to 2-3 on the season.

    Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said after the game that he was impressed with Tatum’s reaction to the hit.

    Noa Dalzell @NoaDalzell

    Joe Mazzulla liked how Jayson Tatum reacted to Grant Williams’ absence:
    “I’m glad he’s okay. What I like most is that he jumped, he didn’t lay down, he didn’t really phase…I’m happy he’s okay…I just like how JT handled it, he was great. ” pic.twitter.com/rSozygHbzo

    Meanwhile, Derrick White expressed his displeasure with Williams and the rest of the Hornets after the win.

    Celtics on NBC Sports Boston @NBCSCeltics

    “In the end it was all nonsense, but we won”@Kay_Breezy22 He met with Derrick White after the Celtics’ victory over the Hornets, and gave his reaction to Grant Williams’ low blow on Tatum.
    Presented by @NEFordDealers pic.twitter.com/IDScIAPtv7

    Jaylen Brown made similar comments, telling reporters after the game: “The actions speak loudly. It is what it is. We got the win. We moved on. There’s no place in the game for that. I thought JT and Grant were friends. I guess no.”

    bleach report @Bleach Report

    “I thought JT and Grant were friends. I guess not.”
    Jaylen Brown on Grant Williams’ flagrant foul 2 on Jayson Tatum     pic.twitter.com/45lZoSfxxq

    Others joined White in criticizing Williams for his foul on Tatum.

    Bill Simmons @Bill Simmons

    Come on, Grant Williams, that was stupid.

    Dan Karpuc @DanielKarpuc

    Grant Williams was a role player on the Celtics.
    He signed a $53 million contract with the Mavs and took advantage of his association with the C’s.
    After bothering them, DAL realized they had overpaid and sent him to Charlotte.
    I should thank Boston for not doing this.     https://t.co/wwItqdVmQl

    Christopher Wahman @C Wahman

    Grant Williams is cut from the same cloth as Draymond Green and Patrick Beverly. They are useful for all players, especially on defense. But extremely emotional and volatile players. Players who cannot be trusted to stay in games and have positive impacts

    Daniel Donabedian @danield1214

    The Celtics just shot 7 free throws in a row. Grant Williams erased any chance of a comeback with that silly foul.

    ACC Brando @BrandoNumbaNine

    Grant Williams lost all respect from Celtics fans lol

    Gio Rivera @sportsguygio

    Grant Williams pregame: I might invite Jayson Tatum over to my house after the game to catch up.
    Williams on the fourth question: I’m going to take a cheap shot at Tatum for no reason.

    Heather @animalluver84

    I can’t wait to see Grant Williams’ reception in Boston on April 11.

    Williams spent four seasons with Tatum and the Celtics before leaving the team in a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks in July 2023. The forward was then traded to the Hornets at the 2023-24 deadline.

    Williams’ public relationship with his former team appeared to be positive, despite the 2023 trade and the Celtics’ run to the 2024 title without him, before Friday’s game.

    Tatum called Williams a “great teammate” in X in March, and Williams said during a pregame interview that he had spoken to his former teammates before Friday’s home game.

    “We talked last night, just because I was going to invite them to my house, but I told them I had a date night with my girl, so let’s just say that beats it,” Williams said.

    The former Celtics forward added: “I talked to JT after the game, and stuff like that…after we play, we’ll talk a lot. Maybe we’ll go out tonight.”

    It appears those plans could be in jeopardy after Williams’ ejection from the Hornets’ loss on Friday night.

    Tatum and Williams could face off again in less than 24 hours as the Celtics and Hornets prepare for another showdown at the Spectrum Center on Saturday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm ET.

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