Overview
- A sideline exchange between Trae Young and Daniss Jenkins escalated into mutual shoves in the third quarter, and referees first assessed double technicals then a second set that automatically ejected both players.
- Young had two points, eight assists and five turnovers in 23 minutes before his ejection, while Jenkins scored 12 points with four assists in 18 minutes.
- The game was a preseason contest at Capital One Arena between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons and featured earlier multi-player scuffles that raised the overall temperature of the matchup.
- The ejections removed each team’s dynamic backcourt playmaker and altered second-half rotations; Washington went on to win 114-108 in overtime despite both guards being gone.
- Video of the confrontation spread on social media and sports outlets, and as of the published reports no additional fines or suspensions have been announced by the league.