Some losses hurt more than others, and Tuesday night’s 120-117 defeat to the Boston Celtics was extra painful for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The five-time All-Star drew one of the hardest fouls in recent memory as he dribbled past half court with the final seconds of the game winding down.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum led with his shoulder and hit Mitchell in the face, causing the latter hooper to fall to the ground in pain, via X (formerly known as “Twitter”) user @TedBuddy8.
hard foul by Jayson Tatum on Donovan Mitchell pic.twitter.com/6amdqwNVhP
— Tedd Buddwell
(@TedBuddy8) November 20, 2024
Tatum didn’t have malicious intent, as he was trying to steal the ball. However, the 2024 NBA champion was lucky to not be called for a flagrant.
Social media went wild with memes and jokes after the brutal play. @CelticsAdam34 compared it to a similar type of NFL hit.
Jayson Tatum to Donovan Mitchell: pic.twitter.com/YHeamGfOk2
— Adam
(@CelticsAdam34) November 20, 2024
Meanwhile, Cavaliers fans weren’t pleased. @thedawgspodcast didn’t mince words.
“F**k Tatum. Whiny bi**h, then just runs into Mitchell,” the user said.
“Mitchell’s mouth is bleeding & Tatum is laughing,” @BurdsIVue said. “i hate this team so much.”
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