Watch- Jaylen Brown snubs Jayson Tatum before Celtics crush 76ers 123-101
Jaylen Brown appeared to brush off Jayson Tatum’s attempt to embrace him before the Boston Celtics faced the Philadelphia 76ers, adding another awkward moment to the attention surrounding the pair’s relationship. Footage from before tip-off showed Tatum approaching Brown for a handshake or embrace.
Before tip-off, Jayson Tatum approached Jaylen Brown to shake hands or embrace, but Brown remained focused on his basketball. Tatum tried to acknowledge his teammate by tapping Brown on the chest and giving him a brief side hug. The awkward pre-game moment occurred between two Eastern Conference rivals, the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Celtics went on to dominate the game, beating the 76ers in a 123-101 victory, improving their record to 9-2. Tatum contributed 21 points, six rebounds, and four assists in 32 minutes, while Brown posted 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists over 26 minutes. Paul George led the 76ers with 36 points, while Anfernee Simons added 17 points.
The fourth quarter was particularly impressive for the Celtics, who outscored the 76ers 32-19, turning a competitive game into a 22-point victory. The teams are set to face each other again later in the season, providing another opportunity for Brown to face Philadelphia in an important Eastern Conference rivalry.
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