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COMEDIAN Kevin Hart has responded after being called out by Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

The Hollywood actor, 43, hit back at Tatum after the Boston forward dumped his Philadelphia 76ers out of NBA title contention.

Jayson Tatum called out his friend Kevin Hart after inspiring the Boston Celtics to victory over the Philadelphia 76ers
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Jayson Tatum called out his friend Kevin Hart after inspiring the Boston Celtics to victory over the Philadelphia 76ersCredit: Getty Images - Getty
The 25-year-old dropped 51 points to knock the Phillies out of title contention
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The 25-year-old dropped 51 points to knock the Phillies out of title contentionCredit: Getty Images - Getty
And Hart felt he had to respond after being called out on national TV
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And Hart felt he had to respond after being called out on national TVCredit: Reuters

Tatum, 25, dropped 51 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Celtics beat the 76ers 112-88 in Game 7 of the Conference Semifinals.

And following his monster performance, Tatum had some select words for Philadelphia-born Hart on national TV.

The Celtics star told ESPN: "Special shoutout to Kevin Hart.

"I want him to still answer my phone calls even after today. No hard feelings."

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The pair are good friends - and Hart wasted no time in responding on social media.

He recorded a lengthy video in response, saying he was hurt but "not a sore loser."

Captioning the clip, Hart wrote: "I’m hurt but I have to be a good sport and show my brother [Jayson Tatum] some love!!!!!

"Congrats champ….Nothing but love for my guy. He shined bright as hell under the big lights….Give that man his love.

“P.S Kiss my a** man….Don’t talk to me for at least 3 days!!!!! Go sixers….Next year."

But in the emotional clip, Hart rambled: "What I’m not is a sore loser.

"It’s not about how you win, it’s how you lose. I’m going to lose like a man. I’m going to stand on mines.

"Jayson Tatum, I hate it but I gotta give you props. Brother, congratulations.

"A friend you are. A true competitor you proved to be today.

“You showed up, you showed out. You put your foot in our ass. I’m hurting, the city’s hurting. It’s OK. We’ll be fine. We’ll figure it out."

One fan laughed in response to the viral clip: "[Kevin] going to cry in the car."

And another said: "That didn’t sound so sincere at the end [laughing emoji]."

While a third giggled: "It’s the mumbling under the breath for me."

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Tatum's Celtics now face the Miami Heat as they look to reach consecutive NBA Finals.

Game 1 of the series will take place at TD Garden on Wednesday, May 17.

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