On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks had an intense game.
Marcus Smart and Trae Young exchanged words and tackled each other.
A fight broke out with less than 90 seconds left in the game. Young fouled Smart at the basket.
However, Young tried to land an additional kick to Smart’s groin as the two began to go back and forth.
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Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks collide as they fall to the floor during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. After video review, Young was given a technical foul and Smart was ejected. (Kevin S. Cox/Getty Images)
Before shooting, words were said to each other for a few seconds. Young then pointed at Smart’s face near his eyes.
Smart was ejected and Young received a technical.
Referee Shawn Wright said Smart was ejected for “grabbing and tripping Trae Young,” and Young was assessed a technical for the score on Smart’s face.
Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics tackles Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks before a scuffle as he falls to the floor in the fourth quarter on March 11, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. After video review, Young was given a technical foul and Smart was ejected. (Kevin S. Cox/Getty Images)
“His actions didn’t rise to the level of throwing,” Wright said of Young.
No punches were thrown during the brawl, which was broken up by almost everyone on the court.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, defends Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)
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The Celtics won 134-125 on the road.