Grant Williams: ‘No malicious intent’ behind hard foul on former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Boston Celtics stayed cool while Charlotte Hornets lost theirs.

Grant Williams and Miles Bridges were ejected in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter and LaMelo Ball was called for a flagrant-1 foul, allowing the defending champion Celtics to pull away late and win 124-109 on Friday night.

Williams was ejected after it was deemed he aggressively ran over former teammate Jayson Tatum when they collided near half court. Tatum appeared upset as he got to his feet...