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Celtics Games Pulled in China After Enes Kanter Criticizes 'Dictator' Xi Over Tibet

Celtics games were removed from the Chinese app Tencent Sports on Wednesday after center Enes Kanter posted a video voicing his support of Tibetan independence.

Highlights from the Celtics' double overtime loss to the Knicks also appear to be unavailable on the app, according to multiple reports. Upcoming games appear to be unavailable for live stream.

"Brutal dictator of China, Xi Jinping, I have a message for you and your henchmen,” Kanter said in the video, which was nearly three minutes in length. “Free Tibet, free Tibet, free Tibet.”

China has ruled the western region of Tibet since 1951, taking control in what it has called a "peaceful liberation.