Jordan Clarkson and Ron Holland Ejected After On-Court Confrontation in Jazz-Pistons Game
The altercation occurred during the third quarter after a physical play, resulting in both players squaring up and receiving ejections despite no punches being thrown.
- The incident began after a collision between Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson and Detroit Pistons' Paul Reed during the third quarter of Thursday's game.
- Pistons rookie Ron Holland stepped in to confront Clarkson, leading to both players squaring up before being separated by teammates and officials.
- Referees reviewed the altercation and issued double technical fouls, ejecting both Clarkson and Holland from the game.
- Clarkson had three points in 14 minutes, while Holland contributed four points in 13 minutes before their ejections.
- The Jazz secured a 126-119 victory over the Pistons, with standout performances from Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen, despite the heated moment.