A pair of NBA opponents were ejected Thursday night after an altercation.
After the Detroit Pistons got a bucket in the third quarter, Paul Reed collided with Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz.
Clarkson had some words for Reed, who pushed him out of the way in an effort 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, took offense and approached Clarkson. Clarkson shoved Holland and the two clashed, but separated before either man could land any punches.
However, that didn’t stop the referees from ejecting them both from the game.
Ron Holland II (00) of the Detroit Pistons is restrained after an altercation with Jordan Clarkson (not pictured) of the Utah Jazz during 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 got within a five-point game late in the quarter, but Utah pulled away to take home a 126-119 victory.
Collin Sexton scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Jazz to victory. For Utah, it was just its sixth win in 26 games this season. Detroit fell to 11-17.
Jordan Clarkson (00) of the Utah Jazz is removed after an altercation with Ron Holland II of the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter of a game at Little Caesars Arena on December 19, 2024 in Detroit. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
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