Overview
- Officials initially called an offensive foul before a replay review upgraded Duren’s elbow to a Flagrant 2 in the second quarter, triggering an automatic ejection.
- Earlier in the period Duren shoved Thompson after a contested play and was assessed a technical foul.
- The arena replay heightened tensions between benches, and assistants Royal Ivey of Houston and Jarrett Jack of Detroit received technicals.
- Thompson was checked on by teammates, including Kevin Durant, and continued without apparent injury.
- Detroit won 115-111; Duren finished with six points and six rebounds in 12 minutes, and no additional NBA discipline had been announced.