NBA Admits Error in Ja Morant Ejection During Grizzlies-Kings Game
Officials acknowledge incorrect foul call that led to Morant's ejection, drawing criticism from fans and raising concerns over league officiating standards.
- Ja Morant was ejected in the fourth quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies' 115-110 win over the Sacramento Kings after receiving two technical fouls.
- The second technical followed a disputed foul call on Morant while defending DeMar DeRozan, which officials later admitted was incorrect upon review.
- NBA Crew Chief Pat Fraher stated postgame that Morant had maintained a legal guarding position and should not have been called for a foul.
- Fans and analysts criticized the officiating, with some pointing to a broader decline in consistency and fairness in NBA refereeing standards.
- Despite the ejection, the Grizzlies held on to win the game, with coach Taylor Jenkins praising the team's resilience in overcoming the late-game adversity.
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