Boston Celtics respond to Magic physical tactics after Game 2 win

Boston Celtics respond to Magic physical tactics after Game 2 win

BOSTON — One physical foul kept Jayson Tatum sidelined for Game 2 of the Celtics-Magic series on Wednesday night. Al Horford was on alert in Game 2 after watching Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit Tatum with several hard fouls in Game 1 and found himself a victim of Caldwell-Pope in Game 2 when the Magic guard collided and tripped Horford to break up a transition opportunity for Boston.

Celtics Vet Calls out Magic for ‘Going at’ Jayson Tatum

This Celtics team isn’t backing down—especially when it comes to protecting Jayson Tatum.After a bruising Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic, veteran Al Horford didn’t mince words about the way Tatum was defended. “Yeah, there was something extra,” Horford told ESPN. “There was a lot. It was the second or third time that—especially [Kentavious Caldwell-Pope]—went at him in that way.” via ESPN The play in question came in the fourth quarter. Tatum…

Horford has strong reaction to KCP's flagrant foul on Tatum

Al Horford was not happy with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's flagrant foul on Jayson Tatum in Celtics-Magic Game 1.

Bad Blood Brewing Between KCP and the Celtics

The Boston Celtics currently lead the Orlando Magic 2-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Two games into the series, and Magic wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has established himself as somewhat of a villain. KCP has been involved in two controversial plays, which have led to some pointed post-game quotes. Let’s dive into these plays and quotes. Bad Blood Brewing Between KCP and the Celtics KCP’s Foul on Tatum In Game 1, KCP received a flagr…

Celtics-Magic Game 2 gets chippy after another Kentavious Caldwell-Pope foul

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is clearly relishing his role as the villain of the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic playoff series. The Magic guard Caldwell-Pope was involved in another questionable moment during Wednesday’s Game 2 against the Celtics. In the second quarter, Caldwell-Pope was headed back up the floor after a missed shot by his team and ran right into Boston big man Al Horford. As a result, Horford crashed to the deck hard and then popped …

Jayson Tatum "doubtful" to play tonight, elbow issue could be lingering

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is still being listed as doubtful to play in tonight's Game 2 versus the Magic after injuring himself due to a hard foul by Orlando's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Celtics list Jayson Tatum as doubtful for Game 2 vs. Magic. https://t.co/ee3apqupgH— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 22, 2025 Even more concerning than the present is the fact that Shams Charania is reporting that for Tatum this could be a l…