May 12, 2009 3:10 pm US/Eastern
Big Baby Apologizes For Bumping Boy
WALTHAM (WBZ) ―
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Big Baby Davis launches the game-winning shot over Rashard Lewis of the Orlando Magic in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, May 10.
Fernando Medina/NBAE via/Getty Images
Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis apologized Tuesday for bumping a 12-year-old boy while celebrating his game-winning shot against the Orlando Magic.
Davis said he got emotional and didn't see the boy as he turned and ran to the Celtics bench to celebrate his 21-foot jumper that gave the Celtics a 95-94 win over the Magic on Sunday.
It tied the second-round playoff series at 2-2.
"If I've hurt anybody or if I've done any harm to anybody, please forgive me because my intentions were just harmless," he said.
Video of the play shows the 6-foot-9, 289-pound Davis ducking behind a referee and stepping out of bounds before appearing to place a hand in the small of the boy's back.
The boy took a step back and his hat fell off.
If he had realized he made contact with the boy, Davis said he would have tried to make him feel better. "If I'd of seen him, I would have picked him right up, rubbed his head, you know, try and make him feel better."
The boy's father wrote the NBA office demanding an apology.
Ernest Provetti, who identified the boy as his son, Nicholas, said Davis had "no regard for fans' personal safety."
Game 5 is Tuesday night in Boston.
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