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    Celtics’ Jaylen Brown criticizes Grant Williams for ‘Ray Lewis’-like hit on Jayson Tatum | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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    CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 1: Grant Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets fouls Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on November 1, 2024 in Charlotte, Carolina northern. 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 Friday after knocking Boston Celtics forward (and former teammate) Jayson Tatum to the ground in the fourth quarter of the C’s 124 road win. -109.

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    Grant Williams was ejected after this flagrant 2 foul on Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/YbhC1psP7r

    Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t like that and immediately confronted Williams.

    After the game, Brown invoked Football Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis in a postgame interview when asked if he thought Williams had intentionally fouled Tatum.

    “Like, what are we talking about? Do you see the same play that I was seeing?” Brown said, according to ESPN News Services. “He hit it like it was a football play. Like Ray Lewis crossed the middle or something. It is what it is. Grant knows better than that.”

    Brown also added: “Actions speak loudly. It is what it is. We got the win, we moved on. But there’s no place in the game for that. I thought JT and Grant were friends… I guess not.”

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    “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

    Williams spoke to NBC Sports Boston’s Kayla Burton after the game and said he wasn’t trying to hurt Tatum. He admitted it was a “hard foul” but said it was unintentional and that Tatum is one of his “closest friends” in the league.

    Regarding Brown, Williams said: “JB kind of escalated things, but I understand he’s trying to protect his teammate. But that’s (Tatum) my dog. It doesn’t matter what he has his back… There is no malice or any problem with that.”

    Tatum did not speak to reporters after the game, according to ESPN.

    However, as Brown noted, the Celtics got the win and will move on. Tatum scored 32, Brown added 25 and the defending NBA champions moved to 5-1. Next up is a road date with the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

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