"Honestly, I probably did that for you," Tatum said to a media member. "I thought you would probably like that, see me get angry and (expletive)." The post What Jayson Tatum and Joe Mazzulla said about overtime scuffle appeared first on Boston.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla seems to think fights have a rightful place in NBA games. The post NBA Issues Final Verdict on Jayson Tatum’s $3,000 Punishment After Physical Altercation With Hawks Stars appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Hawks trolled Jayson Tatum and his fans on social media after pulling off a stunning upset of the Celtics.

Joe Mazzulla defends Jayson Tatum following his tussle with Onyeka Okongwu during the Celtics overtime defeat to the Hawks.

The power forward, who added 23 points, had been a doubt for the game with a left shoulder strain, and did not take many shots during the warm-up

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum addressed the heated moment he shared with Onyeka Okongwu during his team’s overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had some interesting thoughts about Jayson Tatum's altercation with the Hawks.

Joe Mazzulla clapped on the sidelines as his Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scuffled against the Atlanta Hawks. Mazzulla refused to step in as Tatum got tangled with Onyeka Okongwu.

Trae Young tied it late in regulation with two free throws; finished with 28 points to hand Boston another puzzling loss.

Some tempers flared early in overtime between the Celtics and Hawks, though there were no extra fouls or techs afterwards.

Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum added 23 points after coming into the game listed as questionable with a left shoulder strain. He shot 7 of 21 overall.

As Jayson Tatum and Onyeka Okongwu wrestled for the ball, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was watching from the sidelines with his thumbs in the air, likely signaling for the officials to call a jump ball.