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Lakers fans mad after Deandre Ayton ejection in NBA Playoffs Game 4 vs. Rockets
TL;DR
Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets for a Flagrant 2 foul. Lakers fans are upset over the decision, feeling it was unjustified.
Key points
- Deandre Ayton ejected for Flagrant 2 foul
- Incident occurred during Lakers vs. Rockets Game 4
- Lakers fans expressed anger over the ejection
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Coach JJ Redick trusted Deandre Ayton to become a main focal point of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets. The big man was doing good in cleaning the glass and helping LeBron James through his screens. More than that, he was also doing great in the post against Alperen Sengun. But, his night was cut short due to an ejection after a Flagrant 2 foul.
Lakers fans livid about Ayton's ejection vs. Rockets in NBA Playoffs
In the third quarter of the Lakers and Rockets Game 4 bout, Deandre Ayton had the hard task of defending Alperen Sengun. Unfortunately, the Lakers big man was not able to contain the Rockets star enough. Whether it was a mistake or just a natural motion on defense, Ayton threw his elbow straight to Sengun's chin during a post move. This resulted into Ayton getting a Flagrant 2 foul. The referees described the motion as 'excessive and unnecessary' which meant that Ayton had to be ejected.
Kevin Durant waved Ayton good bye to do a bit of trolling. Understandably, all of this and could not believe that Ayton got ejected.
Q&A
Why was Deandre Ayton ejected in Game 4 against the Rockets?
Deandre Ayton was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after throwing his elbow into Alperen Sengun's chin during a defensive move.
What did Lakers fans think about Ayton's ejection?
Lakers fans were livid and could not believe Ayton was ejected, viewing the decision as excessive and unjustified.
How did Ayton's ejection impact the Lakers' playoff game?
Ayton's ejection removed a key player from the game, affecting the Lakers' defensive strategy against the Rockets.