Chaos in Memphis! Well, the Raptors headed into tonight’s Grizzlies clash hoping to snap their eight-game losing streak. But they got dominated from the get go and were finding it hard to make a comeback. Sure enough, it led to frustrations in the Raptors’ camp and things escalated when head coach Darko Rajakovic got tossed from the game for going off at official J.T. Orr.
The incident occurred early in the fourth quarter. As Scottie Barnes drove to the basket for a layup, his shot was contested by Jaren Jackson Jr. That led to him missing the shot and a transition basket for the Grizzlies at the other end. As it turns out, Rajakovic believed that Barnes was fouled on the play and he expressed his displeasure about the no-call by stepping on the court and charging at the official. He began yelling and seemingly cursing out Orr, which led to him getting ejected from the game. Meanwhile, Barnes held his head coach back, trying to stop the issue from escalating.
(Developing Story)
In a recent game between the Toronto Raptors and the opposing team, tensions rose between Raptors assistant coach Darko Rajakovic and NBA referee J.T. Orr. The two were involved in a heated exchange that quickly escalated, leading to a physical altercation.
Witnesses reported that Rajakovic was visibly upset with a call made by Orr and began to argue with the referee on the sidelines. The situation quickly spiraled out of control as Rajakovic shoved Orr, prompting a swift response from Raptors player Scottie Barnes.
Barnes rushed to intervene and separate the coach and the referee, preventing the situation from escalating further. The incident was quickly diffused, but it left many spectators shocked and concerned about the behavior displayed by Rajakovic.
The NBA has yet to release an official statement regarding the altercation, but it is likely that both Rajakovic and Orr will face disciplinary action for their roles in the incident. In the meantime, the Raptors organization has issued a statement condemning the behavior and expressing their commitment to upholding the highest standards of sportsmanship and professionalism.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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