Down seven points with almost a minute left in the fourth quarter, Bradley Beal was ejected from the Wizards-Mavericks game at American Airlines Center.
Bradley Beal got ejected đź‘€ pic.twitter.com/lLuwZaf9SS
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 24, 2019
Beal was initially fouled on a play against Kristaps Porzingis. The Wizards guard received his first of back-to-back technicals after ensuing contact with Mavs guard Luka DonÄŤić, where they both were given technical fouls. Beal clapped at the assessment and waved off the referees as they doled out a second technical foul and ejected him from the game.Â
Beal casually got ejected while clapping at the end of the #WizMavs game and we're pretty sure it's just cause he heard about the Nats score. pic.twitter.com/JHBIwQlkOd
— NBCSports Washington (@NBCSWashington) October 24, 2019
We like this explanation much better. Ultimately, the Wizards lost 108-100 in Dallas to open their 2019 NBA season.
Beal was previously ejected in Game 4, Round 1 of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, spurring the Wizards to tie the series 2-2 against the eventual NBA Champions, Toronto Raptors.
Update: Here's the official explanation.Â
Transcript: NBA Referee Ken Mauer Comments to Pool Reporter after Wizards - Mavericks Game. pic.twitter.com/yfj3In0ZtG
— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) October 24, 2019
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