by A splintery play got too physical between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
Marcus Smart and Trae Young wrestled to the ground after exchanging words.
The fight came with less than 90 seconds left in the game. Young drew a free kick from Smart on a basket.
However, Young looked to land an additional kick to Smart’s groin on his layup, and the two began back and forth.
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Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks have an altercation as they both fall to the ground during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. After a video review, Young was technically fouled and Smart was technically fouled and ejected from the game. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
They spoke words to each other for several seconds before the takedown. Young then pointed to Smart’s face near her eyes.
Smart was ejected, while Young received a technical.
Referee Sean Wright said that Smart was ejected “for grabbing and bringing Trae Young down”, while Young was assessed on the point technique to Smart’s face.
Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics confronts Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks before an altercation in which they both fall to the ground during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. After a video review, Young was technically fouled and Smart was technically fouled and ejected from the game. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
“His actions did not rise to the level of an expulsion,” Wright said when young.
No punches were thrown during the skirmish which was interrupted by almost everyone on the court.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, defends Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)
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The Celtics brought home a 134-125 road win.
