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Kevin Durant Mocks Lakers Bench After DeAndre Aytonâs Controversial Ejection vs. Rockets
TL;DR
Kevin Durant mocked the Lakers bench after DeAndre Ayton's controversial ejection during Game 4 against the Rockets. The Rockets won the game, avoiding a sweep in the series.
Key points
- Kevin Durant mocked the Lakers bench
- DeAndre Ayton was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul
- The Rockets won Game 4 against the Lakers
- Ayton's ejection was deemed controversial
- James Williams officiated the game
Houston RocketsLos Angeles LakersDeandre AytonKevin Durant
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The Houston Rockets have avoided the worst. They wonât be swept. Game 4 of their series against the Lakers was a stark contrast from whatâs transpired so far. The Rockets controlled the game from start to finish, still without Kevin Durant. The Slim Reaper was enjoying the spoils from the sidelines, even participating in the antics as the Lakers lost their lone star performer from the night.
In the third quarter, Deandre Ayton was assessed a flagrant 2 for intentionally elbowing Alperen Sengun. He did make contact, but an ejection seemed unwarranted. Brett Siegel felt âit didnât look like a F2, and weâve seen way worse be called common foulsâ. But the call was made by James Williams, an official who came under fire for another contentious decision during the Suns-OKC series.
But it was only Seigel and the Lakers contingent who would feel it was harsh. The Rockets fans, and even the players, celebrated it. Kevin Durant took things a step further. The injured Rockets forward waved in the Lakersâ direction once the decision was made, adding salt to their wound.
That was the moment the Lakers lost any chances of a comeback. The Houston Rocketsâ defense disturbed the Lakersâ rhythm tonight. LeBron James couldnât control anything, and the Rocketsâ efficient three-point shooting made matters worse. Ayton was the only outlier, finding consistent success against Houstonâs tenacity.
The former number one overall pick scored 19 points on 75% shooting. Ayton also grabbed 10 rebounds in just 25 minutes of play time before his ejection. Aside from him, was the only other Lakers player who could comfortably score. The Rockets took everything else away and answered with a flurry.
Q&A
What led to DeAndre Ayton's ejection in the game against the Rockets?
DeAndre Ayton was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul after intentionally elbowing Alperen Sengun.
How did Kevin Durant react to Ayton's ejection during the game?
Kevin Durant mocked the Lakers bench by waving in their direction after Ayton's ejection.
What was the outcome of the Rockets vs. Lakers Game 4?
The Rockets won Game 4, preventing a sweep in the series against the Lakers.
Who officiated the game where Ayton was ejected, and what was the controversy?
James Williams officiated the game and faced criticism for the controversial ejection decision.
