Nets forward Trendon Watford was ejected in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s overtime loss to Indiana following a brief scuffle with Pacers players Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner, as The Associated Press relays.
Prior to a driving basket by Bennedict Mathurin, Watford pushed Nembhard with one arm, then the two shoulder shoved each other with one arm apiece after the field goal (YouTube link via ESPN). Turner quickly entered the fray and shoved Watford, who responded by pushing back. Both teams entered the scuffle at that point, with coaches and officials eventually separating the two sides.
The video only shows the play and its aftermath, so it’s unclear who initially instigated the incident.
Nembhard and Watford received double technical fouls for their exchange, as did Turner and Watford for theirs. Watford was automatically ejected after being hit with two technicals.
For his part, Turner largely downplayed the incident after the game, saying he was just standing up for his teammate Nembhard, who is considerably smaller than Watford.
“We’re preparing for the playoffs,” Turner said. “You’re going to have moments like that in the playoffs. So to be battle tested, let it not be a surprise and be able to control your emotions when everything’s high – that’s an underrated thing in this league.”
What happened did someone throw money at the other?
Stay bitter, my friend
Along with all the players of all the past eras disappointed and bitter towards these babies and online keyboard warriors
Uh…ok?
And you’re here because…
Nets have four #1 picks next year. Their own, Bucks, Knicks, and OKC/Hou/Phx the lesser of ……..
If draft was today- it would be #5, #21, #23, #27
Thats a serious haul in this class. Just see who’s there. Unless VJ slips to 5. I’m taking Maluach.
Boogie Fland has been hurt. So he might not go this year. Didn’t look 100% against Kansas last night. But if he does come out. And is somehow there at 21. I’m all over it. Just those two picks imo is a coup.
Nets also have their own 2nd rd pick. That’s a valuable pick in 2nd round.
Nets can make a major trade at draft. Also have plenty cap space. Nets have plenty of big options next year. They have to put their heads together. They can put together and nice team. With a big future.
21 23 27
Reading must be hard for you.