The NBA is quickly reversing course with a Jayson Tatum controversy from Thursday night’s game. The Boston Celtics star Tatum was whistled for maybe the weakest technical foul of the entire season on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jayson Tatum made a statement for the Boston Celtics on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. On a night when the Celtics didn't have Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis for a tough road tilt,

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-115 on Thursday night. Derrick White scored 26 points for Boston, while Sam Hauser — filling in for the injured Jaylen Brown — hit five 3-pointers and scored 15 points.

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The Celtics are thriving with a 25-9 record. They’re 6-4 in their last 10 and haven’t really missed a beat since winning a championship last June. Boston is sitting at -140 on the moneyline tonight and has lived up to expectations as road favorites this season.