Breaking news:NBA rescinds incorrect foul on Jayson Tatum in Celtics’ win over Timberwolves…see more…600 words news

In the Boston Celtics’ recent 118-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, a controversial technical foul was assessed to Jayson Tatum during the third quarter. Tatum received the technical after clapping his hands in frustration following a foul call against teammate Luke Kornet. The referee interpreted Tatum’s clapping as dissent, leading to the technical foul. However, upon review, the NBA has rescinded this technical foul, acknowledging that it was assessed in error. 

This incident mirrors a previous situation where Tatum was similarly penalized for clapping, which was also later deemed unjustified. These occurrences highlight ongoing concerns about the interpretation of players’ reactions on the court and the importance of context in officiating decisions.

Despite this momentary setback, Tatum delivered an outstanding performance, contributing significantly to the Celtics’ win. He led the team with 33 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, showcasing his versatility and leadership, especially in the absence of key players Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porziņģis. 

Tatum’s impact was felt on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he was instrumental in the third quarter, scoring 16 points and helping the Celtics establish a lead. Defensively, Tatum took on the challenge of guarding Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards, effectively limiting his contributions. Edwards was held to 15 points on 5-of-16 shooting, expressing frustration post-game about the Celtics’ defensive strategy. 

The Celtics’ victory marks a strong start to their challenging road trip, with upcoming games against formidable Western Conference

opponents. Maintaining this momentum will be crucial as they navigate the remainder of their schedule.

For a visual of the incident leading to trescinded technical foul, you can watch the following video: