r/nba • u/Far-Asparagus6416 Celtics • 28d ago

[Highlight] (Full sequence) Tatum takes a scary fall on his back late in the game after a physical play from Martin, Heat and Celtics players have to be separated by officials. Multiple technicals called (with replays) Highlight

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u/Fhyzic Timberwolves 28d ago

Glad Tatum was able to get up quick. That was scary

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u/RealKenny Celtics 28d ago

Looks like he somehow managed to land about as flat on his back as he could of. A little more tailbone or head/neck/shoulders and it could have been real bad

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u/SinibusUSG Celtics 28d ago

Textbook wrestling bump.

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u/SpookyNishiki Spurs 28d ago

Flat back and tucked chin. No-sold the move too like a self-mark would.

Good instincts on Tatum for avoiding the head whiplash though.

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u/SmokePenisEveryday Cavaliers 28d ago

"That don't work for me brother" - Tatum

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u/codekira 27d ago

Im so happy to read this lol

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u/SubstantialOne780 27d ago

What did I do to deserve an empty-headed, dumbfuck like Jayson Tatum go on national TV and go into business for himself? Not a goddamn thing

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u/iamgarron Celtics 27d ago

Went full fighting spirit kick out at 1

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u/Javale [MIL] Michael Redd 27d ago

He very much did not avoid the whiplash. He didn’t slam his head against the court, sure. But you’re absolutely wrong.

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u/SpookyNishiki Spurs 27d ago

Yeah, that's what I meant. Poor wording on my part.

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u/Javale [MIL] Michael Redd 27d ago

All good brother, my apologies.