A chippy game got a little too physical between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
Marcus Smart and Trae Young fought to the ground after exchanging words.
The standoff came with less than 90 seconds left in the match. Young drew a foul from Smart on a basket.
However, Young looked to deliver an extra kick to Smart’s groin on his layup, and the two began to back and forth.
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Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks get into 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 assessed a technical foul and Smart was assessed a technical foul and was ejected from the match. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Words were said for several seconds before the dismantling. Young then pointed to Smart’s face near his eyes.
Smart was ejected, while Young received a technical.
Referee Sean Wright said Smart was ejected “for Trae Young’s grab and takedown”, while Young was assessed technically for the point to Smart’s face.
Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics tackles Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks before an altercation where 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 assessed a technical foul and Smart was assessed a technical foul and was ejected from the match. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
“His actions didn’t rise to the level of an ejection,” Wright said of Young.
No punches were thrown in the skirmish which was broken up by just about 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 picked up a 134-125 victory on the road.
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