Lakers star Anthony Davis in a shouting match with Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane
Tempers flared Tuesday during the Los Angeles Lakers-Memphis Grizzlies game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Lakers star Anthony Davis scored a basket to give the Lakers a 20-16 lead with less than five minutes left in the game.
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Davis clashes with Grizzlies big man Santi Aldama after a dunk.
The eight-time All-Star made a strong push for Aldama, who sent the Spaniard to the hardwood along the baseline.
Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane attempted to confront Davis after the altercation.
The two started biting each other.
Both players were eventually restrained by their teammates to prevent things from escalating further.
Things are getting exciting in the Lakers-Grizzlies game 🍿 pic.twitter.com/V9UFEab0SB — Ahn Fire Digital (@AhnFireDigital) November 15, 2023 Davis, Aldama, Bane, guards Lakers D’Angelo Russell and Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins were both assessed technical fouls for their participation in the brawl.
The incident marked the second outbreak of violence on the third day of NBA regular season festivities.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was one of three players ejected Tuesday after a brawl during his team’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Green put Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a chokehold after Rudy Gobert appeared to try to defuse the fight between Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels (video here).
