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    Grant Williams ejected for fouling Celtics’ Jayson Tatum; NBA fans speak out in video | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats and Rumors

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    CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 01: 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 01, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User consents 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 against former teammate Jayson Tatum.

    Tatum was dribbling down the court when Williams bumped into him and appeared to use his shoulder to overthrow it.

    Noa Dalzell @NoaDalzell

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

    Miles Bridges was also ejected of the match after receiving two technical fouls.

    The Hornets lost 124-109 to the visiting Celtics, dropping Charlotte’s record to 2-3 this 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 the way Jayson Tatum reacted to Grant Williams’ foul:
    “I’m glad he’s okay. What I like the most is that he jumped, didn’t lay down, didn’t really phase… I’m happy he’s okay… I just love the way JT handled the situation, it was great.” pic.twitter.com/rSozygHbzo

    Derrick White, meanwhile, expressed his displeasure with Williams and the rest of the Hornets after the victory.

    Celtics on NBC Sports Boston @NBCSCeltics

    “In the end it was bullshit, but we won”@Kay_Breezy22 caught up with Derrick White after the Celtics won against the Hornets, and he gave his reaction to Grant Williams’ low shot at Tatum
    Presented by @NEFordDealers pic.twitter.com/IDScIAPtv7

    Jaylen Brown made similar comments, telling reporters after the game: “Actions speak loudly. It is what it is. We won. We move on. There’s no room for that in the game. I thought JT and Grant were friends I guess not.”

    Money launderers report @Launderer’s Report

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

    Others joined White in calling out Williams for his foul on Tatum.

    Bill Simmons @BillSimmons

    Come on Grant Williams, that sucked.

    Dan Karpuc @DanielKarpuc

    Grant Williams was an important player for the Celtics.
    He signed a $53 million contract with the Mavs and capitalized on his association with the C’s.
    After roughing them up, DAL realized they overpaid and sent him to Charlotte.
    He should thank Boston, not do this.     https://t.co/wwItqdVmQl

    Christophe Wahman @CWahman

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

    Daniel Donabedian @Daniel1214

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

    ACC Brando @BrandoNumbaNine

    Grant Williams has lost all the respect of Celtics fans lol

    Gio Rivera @sports guy

    Grant Williams Pregame: I might invite Jayson Tatum over to my house after the game to catch up.
    Williams in the 4th Q: I’m going to take a cheap shot on Tatum for no reason.

    Heather @animalluver84

    I can’t wait to see the reception Grant Williams will now receive in Boston on April 11th.

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

    Williams’ public relations with his former team appeared 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’ on in March, and Williams said during a pre-match interview that he spoke with his former teammates before Friday’s home game.

    “We talked last night, just because I was going to invite them over to my house, but I told them I had a date with my girlfriend, so let’s just say it’s beyond them,” 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. We might go out tonight.”

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

    Tatum and Williams could face off again in less than 24 hours as the Celtics and Hornets prepare for another matchup at Spectrum Center on Saturday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

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