NBA Admits Shocking Missed Call In Raptors-Celtics Game

The NBA missed a critical call in Saturday's game.

Nov 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images / Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors faced off in Massachusetts.

The Celtics won by a score of 126-123 (in overtime) to improve to 11-3 in their first 14 games.

Jayson Tatum made a game-winning shot at the buzzer to seal the victory.

Every time they forget, he reminds. pic.twitter.com/8WUzsv76De

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 17, 2024

However, the NBA has now announced that Tatum traveled on the final play.

Via Bleacher Report: "L2M report says Tatum slid his pivot foot 'before releasing his dribble' on his game-winning shot vs. Raptors 😮

The report also says the Raptors should've been called for a foul after making contact with Jaylen Brown prior to Tatum's shot"

L2M report says Tatum slid his pivot foot 'before releasing his dribble' on his game-winning shot vs. Raptors 😮

The report also says the Raptors should've been called for a foul after making contact with Jaylen Brown prior to Tatum's shot pic.twitter.com/qDNBtxpWg7

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 17, 2024

The Celtics still won the game, which has them in the middle of a two-game winning streak.

They are the second seed in the Eastern Conference (and 4-2 in the six games they have played at home).

Following the Raptors, the Celtics will have a huge showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday in Boston.

The NBA announced that Jayson Tatum committed a travel on his game-winning shot last night, per @ByTimReynolds

pic.twitter.com/J3zF0cdlFt

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 17, 2024

Tatum finished Saturday's victory with 24 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists while shooting 7/19 from the field in 42 minutes of playing time.

The All-Star forward is averaging 29.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 38.1% from the three-point range in his first 14 games.

🔥JAYSON TATUM HITS THE GAME WINNING BUZZER BEATER 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GvTqgAgsUE

— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 17, 2024

As for the Raptors, they dropped to 2-12 in their first 14 games, which has them as the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are currently in the middle of a seven-game losing streak.

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