Alperen Sengun Surprised by 'Soft' Deandre Ayton Ejection
Summary
Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers was ejected in the third quarter of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets after an elbow hit Rockets center Alperen Sengun. The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2, leading to an automatic ejection, but both Sengun and others questioned the severity of the call. The Lakers lost the game 115-96, and Game 5 will take place on Wednesday in Los Angeles.Key Facts
- Deandre Ayton was ejected during the third quarter of Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets.
- Ayton’s elbow accidentally hit Alperen Sengun’s face during a fight for position.
- Officials reviewed the play and upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2, which causes automatic ejection.
- Sengun said he was surprised and thought the ejection was a bit soft.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick and LeBron James both said Ayton did not intend to hurt Sengun.
- The Lakers lost Game 4 with a score of 115-96.
- Game 5 will be played in Los Angeles at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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