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Alperen Sengun Surprised by 'Soft' Deandre Ayton Ejection

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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