SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were part of a group of three players ejected in the first quarter of Tuesday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the group stage of the NBA tournament.
Only 100 seconds had passed in the duel when Jaden McDaniels had trouble with Thompson as the play unfolded in transition.
Thompson held McDaniels’ jersey while McDaniels waited to catch the ball. McDaniels then grabbed Thompson’s back, and the two rivals refused to let go, as the action moved to the other side of the floor.
An exchange of punches and pushes ensued, leading to McDaniels tearing Thompson’s jersey. The latter wanted to respond by trying to punch him.
It was then that players from both clubs joined the hostilities, and Green stretched his arm around the neck of center Rudy Gobert, taking him in a real “sleep hold”.
Some coaches sought to prevent Green from continuing his maneuver on Gobert, while others instead tried to stop the confrontation between McDaniels and Thompson.
After video review, McDaniels and Thompson each received two technical fouls, while Green was also ejected for a Type 2 flagrant foul.
According to ESPN Stats & Infothis is the first time in the last 25 NBA seasons that several players were ejected from a game before points were even scored.
This is the second time in this young start to the season that Green has been sent to the showers. He received two technical fouls last Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“SGA” makes Spurs see all the colors
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to impress on Tuesday, recording 28 points and five assists, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the San Antonio Spurs, 128-87, in the group stage of the tournament of the NBA.
San Antonio (3-8) continues to sink in the standings, with what constitutes a sixth consecutive defeat.
Gilgeous-Alexander was no slouch on the defensive end, far from it, as he had seven steals in the Thunder’s dominant victory. This is a new career high for “SGA”.
No. 2 OKC now has five straight games of 25 points or more, all accompanied by a minimum efficiency of 55%. This is the longest streak of its kind in the history of the dealership.
We were waiting for the rookie duel between Spurs phenomenon Victor Wembanyama and Thunder giant Chet Holmgren.
The two young stars were, however, discreet, especially in the case of “Wemby”, limited to eight points after an evening of 4 for 15 shooting.
The first overall pick in the last NBA draft grabbed 14 rebounds, but committed five turnovers in the game.
Wembanyama posted his worst total since his NBA debut on October 25.
Montrealer Luguentz Dort obtained six points in OKC’s victory (7-4).
In the lead until halftime, the Spurs sank during the third quarter, weighed down as often by their clumsiness with 24 ball losses in total (15 for OKC).
The Spurs, the youngest team in the championship this season, were deprived of two important players due to injury on Tuesday, Keldon Johnson and Tre Jones. They host Sacramento on Friday for their next game.
EAST
Group A
Haliburton has fun, Mathurin calm
Tyrese Haliburton had 33 points and 15 assists as the Indiana Pacers prevailed 132-126 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
It was a first loss in seven games at home for the Sixers. Overall, the 76ers had won eight games in a row.
Obi Toppin added 27 points for the Pacers, victorious in four of their last five games.
The contribution of Quebecer Bennedict Mathurin was eight points, including two three-pointers.
The Pacers reserves dominated those of the Sixers 33-6.
Joel Embiid scored 39 points in a losing cause. De’Anthony Melton had 30 points and Tyrese Maxey had 27.
Maxey had established a personal high of 50 points on Sunday, against the same Pacers.
Indiana will not play again until Sunday, when the club will host the Orlando Magic.
Atlanta 126 – Detroit 120
ATL : In the absence of Trae Young, Dejounte Murray stood out with 32 points and 10 assists.
THAT: Marvin Bagley III was the best of his team with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Group B
Miami 111 – Charlotte 105
MIA : Jimmy Butler led the charge with 32 points and 5 assists.
CHA : PJ Washington had 32 points and 6 rebounds.
Group C
Orlando 104 – Brooklyn 124
ORL : Game of 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Franz Wagner.
BRO : Spencer Dinwiddie stood out with a performance of 29 points and 9 assists.
WEST
Group A
Portland 99 – Utah 115
BY : Evening of 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for Shaedon Sharpe.
UTA : Jordan Clarkson reached the 30-point plateau, in addition to adding 3 assists and 2 steals.
Memphis – Lakers de LA
MEM :
LAL :
Group B
Dallas 110 – New Orleans 131
DAL : Luka Doncic was held in check by the Pelicans; game of 16 points and 2 assists.
NO : Brandon Ingram was the best of his team with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
LA Clippers – Denver
LAC :
THE :
2023-11-15 03:13:00
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