Philadelphia–the orlando magic‘S jalen suggs Was ejected with 27 seconds remaining in the first half of Tuesday night’s game against philadelphia 76ers After receiving two technicals during a heated argument between the teams.
of philadelphia andre drummond pulled orlando jersey Wendell Carter Jr.., leading to a scuffle between the two near the Magic’s free throw line, although no punches were thrown.
Suggs came in and pushed Drummond. of philadelphia jabari walker Players intervened, and Suggs then took issue with Walker, leading to more scuffles.
Drummond, Carter, Walker and Orlando Desmond Bain Each received one technical foul, while Suggs received two.
Later, Suggs said he intervened because he took issue with Drummond competing with Carter. He said he had no regrets and would do it again “10 times out of 10”.
Suggs said, “In my opinion, it’s a little too crazy to equalize, so it was the same in the moments before.” “They were the way they were. I don’t regret it. I will stand up for my brother every time. I’ll take the penalty. Don’t think I should have been thrown out, but I’ll take it. I won’t argue with their call, so we move on. I have no hard feelings toward anyone.”
The Magic dominated the second quarter, outscoring Philadelphia by 26 points in the period and taking an 86–60 lead at the break.
Orlando won 144–103.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
