Jayson Tatum taps Jaylen Brown before Celtics-76ers matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Before the start of the game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum tapped Jaylen Brown on the shoulder. Brown did not respond to the gesture. The event took place on November 11, 2026, ahead of a highly anticipated matchup in the NBA. Both teams are looking to improve their standings this season.
- •Tatum's gesture occurred before the game tipped off.
- •Brown did not react to Tatum's tap.
- •The teams are engaged in a competitive NBA season.
- •The matchup is significant for playoff implications.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Before the tip, Jayson Tatum reached and tapped Jaylen …
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