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Jaylen Brown Calls Out Lu Dort for “Smacking” Him on the Head Like “One of His Grandkids”

Brown took issue with Dort's defense in the Celtics' 119-109 win vs. Thunder. He didn't like the physicality, and pointed out one blow in particular,that took place in the third quarter. "Bro smacked me upside the head like I’m one of his grandkids," Brown said. He questioned the officiating also, stating that referees weren't going to call the foul initially.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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