A pair of NBA opponents They were ejected Thursday night after an altercation.
after Detroit Pistons Getting a bucket in the third quarter, Paul Reed collided with Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz.
Clarkson had some words for Reid, who pushed him out of the way in an attempt to get back into defence.
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Ron Holland II (00) of the Detroit Pistons looks on at Jordan Clarkson (00) of the Utah Jazz after an altercation between the two during the third quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on December 19, 2024 in Detroit. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
But Reed's teammate, Ron Holland II, objected and went up to Clarkson. Clarkson pushed Holland, they squared off but were separated before either could throw punches.
But that did not prevent the referees from expelling them from the match.
Ron Holland II (00) of the Detroit Pistons is suspended 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 made it a five-point game late in the fourth, but Utah pulled away to win at home, 126-119.
Colin Sexton scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Jazz to victory. This is Utah's sixth win in 26 games this season. Detroit fell to 11-17.
Jordan Clarkson (00) of the Utah Jazz is pulled after an altercation with Ron Holland II of the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on Dec. 19, 2024 in Detroit. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
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