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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram Slams Bottle on Bench, Hits Staffer and Briefly Stops Play

No team or league discipline had been announced despite the clip circulating online.

Overview

  • The incident followed a disputed foul on Ingram and a delay-of-game violation that resulted in a one-shot technical for Philadelphia.
  • After taking a seat, Ingram spiked a water bottle that bounced into a sideline staffer, spraying others and forcing a short cleanup stoppage.
  • Broadcast footage was widely shared on social media, where many criticized Ingram for remaining seated and not appearing to apologize.
  • Ingram finished with 21 points and eight rebounds in Toronto’s 130-120 loss to the 76ers.
  • Reports note Ingram is in his first full season with the Raptors after a February trade and that he has prior disciplinary history, with no new sanctions reported.