Jayson Tatum’s mom goes viral for her strong message after Game 1

Tatum remained in the game but missed both of his ensuing free throws (as the officials whistled Caldwell-Pope for a flagrant-1 foul). But the Celtics still won easily by a 103-86 final score as Tatum finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds on 8/22 shooting.

After the game, Tatum’s mother Brandy was waiting for him outside the locker room as he arrived and delivered a strong message. “Want me to go to the Orlando locker room?” asked Brandy of her son (to which Tatum shook his head). You can see the video here.

The good news for the Celtics is that Tatum revealed to reporters afterwards that X-rays on his wrist came back clean. He also downplayed the injury and said that his wrist was “alright.”

Regardless though, Mama Tatum was not at all happy about the dangerous play there on her son. As a team, the Magic are known for being physical (and borderline dirty) and have come under fire multiple times this season already over some very questionable plays.