Marshall got into an altercation with Jusuf Nurkic with under 10 minutes to go in the third quarter.
PHOENIX — Three players including the Dallas Mavericks’ P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall were ejected in the third quarter of the Mavs matchup with the Phoenix Suns Friday night.
With under 10 minutes to go in the third quarter, Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic committed a charging foul on the Mavs’ Daniel Gafford, which resulted in Gafford getting pushed to the ground.
Following the foul, Nurkic appeared to say something in the direction of Marshall. The Mavs guard took exception to that and said words back as the two came chest-to-chest.
Marshall then attempted to push Nurkic off, however, the Suns center slapped Marshall on the side of the head. Marshall then took a full-on swing at Nurkic and connected with the side of his head.
During this altercation, Mavs’ P.J. Washington was in the mix while the pushing and shoving was going on so after a couple of minutes of review, all three players were ejected from the contest.
Washington exited the game with seven points and Marshall with 4.
The Phoenix Suns game against the Dallas Mavericks took a heated turn as Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington were both ejected after a physical altercation on the court. The scuffle broke out in the second quarter, with tensions running high between the two teams.
Both players were seen exchanging words and pushing each other before things escalated into a full-blown fight. The referees quickly intervened and ejected Marshall and Washington from the game, much to the dismay of their respective teams.
The incident serves as a reminder of the intensity and competitiveness that can arise in NBA games, especially when two talented teams like the Suns and Mavericks face off. It also highlights the importance of maintaining composure and sportsmanship, even in the heat of the moment.
As the game continues, both teams will have to regroup and refocus in order to come out on top. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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