Lmfao OP petty with the “emphatic”. Talk your shit
Biglundtry
These refs are so Fkin annoying this year
mattislinx
Don’t blame Tatum considering the refs missed 2 fouls on him just before this. This was the tipping point.
dk240996
There needs to be PUBLIC accountability for the refs, idgaf if their feelings are hurt, cause shit like this is embarrassing.
Pocket_Beans
ref looked embarrassed and he should be
Pale-Criticism-7420
That refs face screams “I’m guilty”
cs-shitposter
These motherfuckers are _BLIND_
I hope their guide dogs bite their ass
Kyler1313
Dude got whacked so hard on the last possession the Rockets announcers were talking about “getting away with one”. Then this happened. Obviously you should keep your cool, but if Tatum is going to get ejected any game, this was fine…
crashbandicoochy
When the Celtics go up big in blowouts, this happens every fucking time.
Maybe the 20th game this year with the exact same reffing pattern. Convinced its gambling related, shaving points for the spread. So does Tatum, because he’s been teched for saying shit is rigged lmao
youkrocks
Bontemps and that ref were emphatically wrong
lizzi_5775MLJ
Cam Whitmore talking shit and clapping knowing damn well he fouled JT lol
Darx_is_God
Tatum biggest victim of refs bullshit this year lol
HelloS0n
Cam clapping like they got a chance now lol
alexm42
Refs mad they couldn’t help the Rockets cover their +14.5 bets.
utocmc2020
Sleepless nights!
Drummallumin
I’m not gonna pretend that Tatum doesn’t get a good whistle, but compared to all the other top 10 players it’s crazy to see the difference.
Fresh_Ostrich4034
Refs hate tatum. Tatum is the most successful star in Nba history to not get Star Calls.
LordzOrange7
The ref’s emphatically shit
kylapoos
Incidental contact lol
ryano46
Tatum genuinely gets a bad whistle
fishfrogsanchez
One of these days a player is gonna wind up and punch a ref in the face and the sport of basketball will be better off
Jbyrd07
I wanted to talk shit here on the Celtics begging for a call, then saw the replay. How does that not get called,ffs. My apologies Tatum/Celtics, this is wild
ClappedCheek
This is only a game so why does this shit infuriate me to this point? I am red in the face.
ELeerglob
Ref, you suck!
mrhjt
Refs keep fucking up the calls, this isn’t isolated to Celtics games. This seasons been abysmal
TheNatureBoy
The L2M will use the words “EMPHATIC BLOCK” even though this isn’t in the last two minutes, and not a block.
Eli_TheGolfer7
I really can’t understand how they are this bad, how do you get to the highest level of basketball reffing and be this shitty?
baby_puddingsnatcher
I dunno what he said to the ref on his way out, but the ref looks like he’s re-assessing his whole life.
jaysusjimmy
These freaking refs
bankshot2134
Tatum and Kawhi worst superstar whistles in the league
olivebestdoggie
Ball don’t lie
Burner_for_design
Did he get some ball before he raked the arms?
BurstPanther
Holy shit, you could legit see that ref’s bottom lip quivering as Tatum left the floor.
Also, shouldn’t it be a tech on the rockets player? Punching the ball after the missed ft?
AlternativeTea9268
Tatum’s whistle is beyond awful compared to the whistles his peers are getting. Dude would average 40 a night with an Embiid whistle
Serendipity123xc
Refs are blind that’s a damn foul
smalls_1804
That is the face of a man who damn well knows he fucked up
alwaysbelieve100
I read that as Empathetic Block “I’m shutting down your shot but I feel for you. Keep on trying brother you’ll get me next time”
416_Ghost
I hate Boston in every single sport ok. Even lacrosse and I don’t watch that
But Tatum does not get any respect from the refs. Clearly fouled here. Then the previous games where he’s T’d up for clapping and it’s not even in their direction. Pure garbage
AKawhiPlace
How are these refs the best in the world, they’re a cancer to the game
boardingschmordin
Good thing that wasnt in the last 2 minutes or the report would say Tatum actually charged and should be fined 100k
ajalonghorn
Celtics fans are out in full force unsurprisingly but I mean it’s not an easy call at all. He maybe makes contact with his arm RIGHT before his hand hits the ball but it’s close as hell.
ajalonghorn
Even on the replay his hand touched the ball at basically the exact moment he makes body contact. And that’s seeing the benefit of replay. Honestly it’s kind of an insanely good call. To not call that foul takes eagle eyes. This sub continues to ignore reality.
Glass_Mango_229
He literally hit the ball before any contact with the arm. And you have to slow it down to freeze frame in order to decide the call. It’s a bang bang call and Celtics fans are acting like it’s the worst call in history. Great defense.
MFmadchillin
Man this some fucking bullshit this league sucks
Western-Tomatillo-14
All ball!
Upper_Conversation_9
I must be crazy because I don’t see a foul here despite the hysterics in this thread.
NBA rule: “The hand is considered “part of the ball” when it is in contact with the ball. Therefore, contact on that part of the hand by a defender while it is in contact with the ball is not illegal.”
Contact after the block is incidental.
JsportsCards
Cam Whitmore still impresses the crap out of me….. he might be the best rookie outside of Wemby and Chet… he’s 19 and built like a bull
MrSteeze3
Looks like he hit ball before anything else but not by much.
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Emphatically fouled
Lmfao OP petty with the “emphatic”. Talk your shit
These refs are so Fkin annoying this year
Don’t blame Tatum considering the refs missed 2 fouls on him just before this. This was the tipping point.
There needs to be PUBLIC accountability for the refs, idgaf if their feelings are hurt, cause shit like this is embarrassing.
ref looked embarrassed and he should be
That refs face screams “I’m guilty”
These motherfuckers are _BLIND_
I hope their guide dogs bite their ass
Dude got whacked so hard on the last possession the Rockets announcers were talking about “getting away with one”. Then this happened. Obviously you should keep your cool, but if Tatum is going to get ejected any game, this was fine…
When the Celtics go up big in blowouts, this happens every fucking time.
Maybe the 20th game this year with the exact same reffing pattern. Convinced its gambling related, shaving points for the spread. So does Tatum, because he’s been teched for saying shit is rigged lmao
Bontemps and that ref were emphatically wrong
Cam Whitmore talking shit and clapping knowing damn well he fouled JT lol
Tatum biggest victim of refs bullshit this year lol
Cam clapping like they got a chance now lol
Refs mad they couldn’t help the Rockets cover their +14.5 bets.
Sleepless nights!
I’m not gonna pretend that Tatum doesn’t get a good whistle, but compared to all the other top 10 players it’s crazy to see the difference.
Refs hate tatum. Tatum is the most successful star in Nba history to not get Star Calls.
The ref’s emphatically shit
Incidental contact lol
Tatum genuinely gets a bad whistle
One of these days a player is gonna wind up and punch a ref in the face and the sport of basketball will be better off
I wanted to talk shit here on the Celtics begging for a call, then saw the replay. How does that not get called,ffs. My apologies Tatum/Celtics, this is wild
This is only a game so why does this shit infuriate me to this point? I am red in the face.
Ref, you suck!
Refs keep fucking up the calls, this isn’t isolated to Celtics games. This seasons been abysmal
The L2M will use the words “EMPHATIC BLOCK” even though this isn’t in the last two minutes, and not a block.
I really can’t understand how they are this bad, how do you get to the highest level of basketball reffing and be this shitty?
I dunno what he said to the ref on his way out, but the ref looks like he’s re-assessing his whole life.
These freaking refs
Tatum and Kawhi worst superstar whistles in the league
Ball don’t lie
Did he get some ball before he raked the arms?
Holy shit, you could legit see that ref’s bottom lip quivering as Tatum left the floor.
Also, shouldn’t it be a tech on the rockets player? Punching the ball after the missed ft?
Tatum’s whistle is beyond awful compared to the whistles his peers are getting. Dude would average 40 a night with an Embiid whistle
Refs are blind that’s a damn foul
That is the face of a man who damn well knows he fucked up
I read that as Empathetic Block “I’m shutting down your shot but I feel for you. Keep on trying brother you’ll get me next time”
I hate Boston in every single sport ok. Even lacrosse and I don’t watch that
But Tatum does not get any respect from the refs. Clearly fouled here. Then the previous games where he’s T’d up for clapping and it’s not even in their direction. Pure garbage
How are these refs the best in the world, they’re a cancer to the game
Good thing that wasnt in the last 2 minutes or the report would say Tatum actually charged and should be fined 100k
Celtics fans are out in full force unsurprisingly but I mean it’s not an easy call at all. He maybe makes contact with his arm RIGHT before his hand hits the ball but it’s close as hell.
Even on the replay his hand touched the ball at basically the exact moment he makes body contact. And that’s seeing the benefit of replay. Honestly it’s kind of an insanely good call. To not call that foul takes eagle eyes. This sub continues to ignore reality.
He literally hit the ball before any contact with the arm. And you have to slow it down to freeze frame in order to decide the call. It’s a bang bang call and Celtics fans are acting like it’s the worst call in history. Great defense.
Man this some fucking bullshit this league sucks
All ball!
I must be crazy because I don’t see a foul here despite the hysterics in this thread.
NBA rule: “The hand is considered “part of the ball” when it is in contact with the ball. Therefore, contact on that part of the hand by a defender while it is in contact with the ball is not illegal.”
Contact after the block is incidental.
Cam Whitmore still impresses the crap out of me….. he might be the best rookie outside of Wemby and Chet… he’s 19 and built like a bull
Looks like he hit ball before anything else but not by much.
Refs are still 100% pure unadulterated ass.