Postgame Interaction Between Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid Goes Viral

News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 05:34 PM EDTBy Cole SullivanThe Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Boston Celtics from playoff contention on Saturday night with a 109–100 win in Game 7, a game Jayson Tatum was forced to watch from the sideline.Tatum was ruled out hours before tipoff due to knee stiffness after appearing visibly uncomfortable in the second half of Game 6, where he briefly exited the game before returning and later downplaying any concern in his postgame comments.Boston ultimately chose to be cautious with him, especially with Tatum still less than a year removed from his Achilles injury. Despite strong efforts from Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and 26% from three-point range as a team.More news: Cade Cunningham Sends Clear Message on Pistons After Historic Comeback...More news: Austin Reaves Reveals What He Told LeBron James After Lakers’ Round 1 WinAfter the game, Tatum made sure to show respect to 76ers star Joel Embiid, which drew a lot of attention on social media.Some Celtics fans weren’t thrilled with the friendly exchange so soon after a Game 7 loss at the hands of Embiid, who finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and