C is back, Grant Williams angers former teammates – NBC Sports Boston

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What to know

  • The Celtics improved to 5-1 on the season.
  • Jayson Tatum finished with 34 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Ex-Celtic Grant Williams was ejected for taking down Tatum late in the fourth quarter.
  • Big man Neemias Queta had 12 points and six rebounds in Al Horford’s absence.
  • Boston and Charlotte meet again on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.

The Boston Celtics took down the Charlotte Hornets in a physical game that could have some carryover to Saturday’s matchup.

Former Celtic Grant Williams body checked ex-teammate Jayson Tatum late in the fourth quarter and was promptly ejected with a Flagrant 2. Jaylen Brown and others on the C’s were visibly upset by Williams’ odd play.

Tatum was unhurt and went on to finish with 34 points and 11 rebounds. Brown added 25 points, six rebounds and five assists.

With veteran great Al Horford sidelined (load management), Neemias Queta came off the bench with 12 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes.

LaMelo Ball had 31 points for Charlotte before fouling out late in the fourth. He was hit with a Flagrant 1 late in the chippy fourth quarter.

There could be fireworks when these two teams meet again on Saturday at 6pm ET right here on NBC Sports Boston.

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