Jayson Tatum's Frustration Boils Over During Celtics-Rockets Game
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum lost his cool during Monday night's 109-93 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
During the Boston Celtics' game against the Houston Rockets, Jayson Tatum's frustration was evident as he slammed a hand sanitizer dispenser to the ground. His teammate, Baylor Scheierman, promptly reset it as they entered the locker room for halftime. The Celtics ultimately fell short, losing 109-93 and dropping to a 5-2 record.
Tatum concluded the game with 19 points, including just 5 successful shots out of 16 attempts from the field and just 1 from 7 three-point attempts. His display of anger was captured on camera and quickly gained attention on social media. The Rockets, led by Alperen Sengun, won the game with 26 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds.
They currently hold a 7-1 record in the Western Conference. Tatum and the Celtics, who had been on a five-game winning streak, were dealt a setback. They next face the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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