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Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Ejected After 'Unnecessary and Excessive' Elbow to Alperen Sengun
The foul was upgraded after review, and the Lakers lost their leading scorer with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
- On Sunday night, Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets after officials upgraded a foul to a Flagrant 2 for hitting Alperen Sengun in the face.
- The incident occurred midway through the third quarter with the Lakers trailing 76-57 as Ayton attempted to drive toward the basket; officials deemed the contact 'unnecessary and excessive' following a video review.
- Before the ejection, Ayton led his team with 19 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 9/12 from the field, leaving Los Angeles without their most effective player.
- Critics disputed the ruling, as Brett Siegel noted it 'didn't look like a F2' and Skip Bayless argued Ayton 'did NOT deserve to be ejected' following the controversial decision.
- Los Angeles leads the series 3-0 and can secure a sweep with a victory; the team will host Game 5 on Wednesday while playing without injured stars Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton ejected after 'unnecessary and excessive' elbow to Alperen Sengun
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets after receiving a flagrant foul 2 for hitting Alperen Sengun in the face with his elbow and forearm.
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Lakers’ Deandre Ayton ejected after 'unnecessary and excessive' elbow to Alperen Sengun
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets after receiving a flagrant foul 2 for hitting Alperen Sengun in the face with his elbow and forearm.
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