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ThunderWizards Scuffle Spills Into Stands, Four Players Ejected

A lengthy review resulted in four ejections, with Washington receiving two free throws.

Overview

  • The confrontation began with 27 seconds left in the second quarter after an Anthony Gill basket, when Justin Champagnie and Jaylin Williams exchanged shoves under the basket.
  • Ajay Mitchell intervened and was shoved in the face by Champagnie, prompting players from both teams to rush in.
  • The skirmish spilled into the baseline stands, with video and social posts showing photographers and cameras affected.
  • After review, officials assessed double technicals to Champagnie and Williams for automatic ejections and single technicals to Mitchell and Cason Wallace for escalating the altercation, and awarded the Wizards two free throws.
  • Oklahoma City led 69-64 at halftime but was down three rotation players following the ejections, with no further league discipline reported yet.