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JJ Redick reveals more information about Deandre Ayton and Adou Thiero's Game 4 ejections
TL;DR
JJ Redick discussed the ejections of Deandre Ayton and Adou Thiero during Game 4, where Ayton was ejected for a flagrant two foul against Alperen Sengun. The Houston Rockets won their first game of the series against the Los Angeles Lakers despite Kevin Durant's absence.
Key points
- JJ Redick comments on Game 4 ejections
- Deandre Ayton ejected for flagrant two foul
- Adou Thiero also ejected in the game
- Houston Rockets win first game of the series
- Kevin Durant did not play in Game 4
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JJ Redick reveals more information about Deandre Ayton and Adou Thiero's Game 4 ejections originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Houston Rockets finally won their first game of the series against the Los Angeles Lakers. It was an impressive result, considering Kevin Durant did not play in the game. Despite that result, there were some bizarre moments in the game.
That included two ejections for the Lakers, which were given to Deandre Ayton and Adou Thiero. The Rockets also had Aaron Holiday sent off at the same time as Thiero in the late stages of Game 4.
JJ Redick speaks about the Lakers' bizarre ejections
Ayton got ejected when his forearm hit Rockets center Alperen Sengun at the back of the head. While it might look unintentional, it was dangerous, so the officials deemed it a flagrant two and an automatic ejection for the game.
After a late three-pointer in the final moments of the game, referee James Williams ejected both Thiero and Holiday. That was yet another peculiar moment in this game, which had everyone, including Redick, puzzled.
Q&A
What led to Deandre Ayton's ejection in Game 4?
Deandre Ayton was ejected for a flagrant two foul after hitting Rockets center Alperen Sengun in the back of the head with his forearm.
Who else was ejected alongside Adou Thiero in Game 4?
Aaron Holiday of the Houston Rockets was ejected at the same time as Adou Thiero during the late stages of Game 4.
How did the Lakers perform in Game 4 against the Rockets?
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets, marking the Rockets' first win of the series.
