Talk about "hot stove contact."
Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins' night ended early Sunday against the Hornets after he was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul.
Stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Bay Area and California sports teams! Sign up here for our All Access Daily newsletter.
As Quinn Cook sank a 3-pointer midway through the second quarter, Cousins fought for rebound positioning against Willy Hernangomez, and his right elbow swung up and made a slight amount of contact with the Hornets center's head.
The refs stopped the game, reviewed the play for several minutes and then ejected Cousins.
[RELATED: Draymond busts Quinn Cook's chops]
According to the NBA rule book, the definition of a Flagrant 2 foul is "unnecessary and excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent."
Golden State Warriors
We don't see any "excessive" or "hot stove" contact, but you do you, NBA.