During a closely contested Christmas Day game, the Los Angeles Lakers, under coach Darvin Ham, successfully challenged a foul call against LeBron James. Initially, James was called for a foul on Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics after a chase down block, but upon review, the foul was reassigned to Taurean Prince, and Tatum retained his free throw attempts. Queta was also noted to be in the game for Boston at this time. The challenge was part of a significant game that saw the Celtics emerge victorious. After the game, Tatum expressed the sentimental value of the win, citing the influence of Kobe Bryant on his career and the special nature of competing against the Lakers, a team he grew up watching. The postgame atmosphere was cordial, with LeBron James engaging in friendly exchanges with Tatum and his son Deuce, highlighting the sportsmanship between the two stars.
I asked Jayson Tatum about the impact of Kobe Bryant and how significant a win like this is against the Lakers: "It's a dream come true. I never take these moments for granted. As a kid, I watched the Lakers my whole life growing up." #Lakers #Celtics @SportingTrib https://t.co/81mkdENKvO
I asked Jayson Tatum about the impact of Kobe Bryant and how significant a win like this is against the Lakers: "It's a dream come true. I never take these moments for granted. As a kid, I watched the Lakers my whole life growing up." #Lakers #Celtics https://t.co/D1cpLDPis6
"It's a dream come true." - Jayson Tatum on winning a #NBAXmas game in LA 🗣️ https://t.co/iSxEGeirjB
LeBron had the most wholesome postgame exchange with Deuce Tatum https://t.co/x4EswdG5h9
Jayson Tatum on beating the Lakers on Christmas Day and what it means considering the rivalry and that Kobe Bryant is his idol https://t.co/sAare9qa1r
LeBron links Jayson Tatum and Tatum’s son Deuce after the C’s win 🤝 (via @NBA) https://t.co/seLbbQpX4Q
Deuce and Jayson Tatum wish you a "Happy Christmas" 🎄 #NBAXmas https://t.co/aEUk26vm9c
Jayson Tatum 🤝 LeBron James All love after Boston's #NBAXmas win! 🎥: @NBA https://t.co/aJnP7rUNzO
JT 🤝 LBJ LeBron James chops it up with Deuce and Jayson Tatum after the Celtics' #NBAXmas win 🎄 https://t.co/xVRG1BxQA8
Jayson Tatum & LeBron James share pleasantries https://t.co/BpwoI3pvEH
LeBron’s chase down block on Jayson Tatum 🤯 https://t.co/QB41NXX6pE
Ham uses another challenge and it’s successful again, with LeBron James being absolved of a foul on Jayson Tatum. But upon review, Taurean Prince fouled Tatum so TP gets the foul instead of LeBron and Tatum still gets the free throws. https://t.co/TII9sdlhKb
VIDEO: LeBron James blocks Jayson Tatum (Tatum fouled by Taurean Prince; however!) https://t.co/PqKVyPNrJi
After review, the challenge was successful. The call was changed to Taurean Prince. Tatum will still shoot free throws. #Lakeshow https://t.co/MyUdQGj9Ld
Challenge successful, no foul on James but a foul on Prince. #Celtics #Lakers
LeBron James just blocked Jayson Tatum and was called for a foul. Darvin Ham is challenging the call. @SportingTrib #Lakeshow https://t.co/7uJdzzkIka
Successful challenge by #Lakers. No foul. #Celtics. Queta in game for BOS.