[Saba Sports News] Jayson Tatum, the forward for the Boston Celtics, was ejected from a high-profile game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
The game, held at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, was a significant clash between two Eastern Conference contenders. With less than 10 seconds remaining in the third quarter and the Celtics leading 95-94, Tatum was double-teamed by the 76ers’ De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington as he moved the ball past halfcourt.
During this, Tatum accidentally struck Covington in the face with his forearm, resulting in an offensive foul call. Tatum, visibly frustrated, stared down the referees while the play was under review for a potential flagrant foul. He subsequently received his second technical foul of the game, leading to his ejection.
Tatum left the game with a tally of 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. The game’s intensity was amplified by the Celtics-76ers rivalry, with four technical fouls called by the end of the third quarter, two of which were against Tatum. Despite the absence of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers managed to compete strongly against the Celtics on their home court.