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“Jayson Tatum Addresses ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’ in Boston Celtics’ Game 1 Victory Over Heat”

The Boston Celtics secured a 114-94 victory in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat on Sunday. Despite being the No. 1 seed, the Celtics faced a significant challenge from the Heat, who played without star player Jimmy Butler.

The game was marked by several intense moments, including one where Jayson Tatum fell hard to the floor late in the fourth quarter. Caleb Martin’s mid-air shove caused Tatum’s fall, leading to controversy.

 

Former Celtics player Brian Scalabrine labeled Martin’s action as a deliberate “dirty play,” suggesting he should face suspension. Jaylen Brown confronted Martin afterward, resulting in a tense exchange between the teams.

Tatum addressed the incident after the game, downplaying its impact: “It’s a physical game, playing against a physical team, sh*t’s going to happen… I wasn’t hurt.” Despite the rough play, Tatum’s resilience was commendable, although acknowledging it could have resulted in a worse outcome for him and the Celtics.

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