Grant Williams Gets Flagrant 2 Foul After Knocking Jayson Tatum Over

What Happened?

In the third quarter of the Boston Celtics - Brooklyn Nets game on Wednesday night, Grant Williams was ejected from the game after a hard foul on Jayson Tatum.

Tatum was driving to the basket when Williams closed out and hit him hard, sending Tatum crashing to the floor. The referees immediately called a flagrant 2 foul on Williams and ejected him from the game.

Why Was It a Flagrant 2 Foul?

According to the NBA rulebook, a flagrant 2 foul is "a foul that is deemed to be excessive and unnecessary."

In this case, the referees determined that Williams' foul was excessive and unnecessary because it was a hard hit to Tatum's head and neck area.

Williams also had a history of hard fouls in the game, which likely played a role in the referees' decision to eject him.

What's Next?

Williams will now face a suspension from the NBA. The length of the suspension will be determined by the league office.

The Celtics will also be without Williams for the remainder of the game, which could hurt their chances of winning.

Conclusion

Grant Williams' hard foul on Jayson Tatum was a clear example of a flagrant 2 foul. The referees made the right call in ejecting Williams from the game, and he will now face a suspension from the NBA.