A couple NBA opponents were expelled on Thursday evening after an altercation.
After Detroit Pistons When Paul Reed hit a three-pointer in the third quarter, he faced Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz.
Clarkson had a few words for Reed, who pushed him out of the way to get back on defense.
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Ron Holland II (00) of the Detroit Pistons looks at Jordan Clarkson (00) of the Utah Jazz after an altercation between the two during the third quarter of a game at Little Caesars Arena on December 19, 2024 in Detroit. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
But Reed’s teammate Ron Holland II made an exception and took Clarkson’s place. Clarkson pushed Holland and the two fought each other but were separated before either of them could strike.
However, that didn’t stop the referees from taking both of them out of the game.
Ron Holland II (00) of the Detroit Pistons is restrained after an altercation with Jordan Clarkson (not pictured) of the Utah Jazz in the third quarter of a game at Little Caesars Arena on December 19, 2024 in Detroit. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
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The Pistons tried to fight back after trailing by as many as 29 points. They tied the score at five points late in the fourth, but Utah pulled away and took a 126-119 win.
Collin Sexton scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Jazz to victory. It was only Utah’s sixth win in 26 games this season. Detroit fell to 11-17.
Jordan Clarkson (00) of the Utah Jazz is pulled away after an altercation with Ron Holland II of the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter of a game at Little Caesars Arena on December 19, 2024 in Detroit. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
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