Overview
- Kidd was tossed with 5:44 left in the first quarter after receiving two quick technical fouls from referee Scott Foster.
- The ejection followed a defensive goaltending whistle on an Ayo Dosunmu layup attempt.
- Replays cited in reports showed Max Christie appearing to pin the ball to the backboard before it touched the glass.
- Dallas took a timeout during the sequence, yet no coach’s challenge was ultimately issued.
- The Mavericks were already without All-Star Anthony Davis, with reports of left-hand ligament damage that could keep him out for months.