Isaiah Stewart was ejected from the game for a flagrant foul after throwing Giannis Antetokounmpo to the ground while he was airborne.
The incident marks a continuation of the history between Stewart and Antetokounmpo, with previous altercations noted.
The foul was deemed excessive, with commentators suggesting it warranted a flagrant 2 penalty due to the dangerous nature of the play.
The league is reviewing Stewart’s previous foul to determine if it meets the criteria for a flagrant foul.
The review concluded that Stewart’s actions involved unnecessary and excessive pulling of Antetokounmpo’s jersey, posing a potential injury risk.
The penalty for Stewart was upgraded to a flagrant foul, resulting in his ejection from the game.
Stewart’s ejection leaves his team without one of their key players for the remainder of the night.