MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves heart Naz Reid and Atlanta Hawks ahead Mouhamed Gueye had been ejected Monday night time after an altercation early within the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s 138-116 win.
Gueye appeared to journey Reid, who obtained up and instantly obtained within the face of Gueye, setting off a scuffle. Gamers, coaches and area employees tried to separate the 2, however the pushing and shoving continued and Atlanta heart Jock Landale fell to the ground within the fracas. At one level, Reid threatened a punch, however no punches had been thrown.
Gueye was known as for a foul on the play and, after a prolonged evaluation, each gamers had been ejected with double technical fouls.
Landale had scratches on his neck from the altercation, however stayed within the recreation.
Reid left the sport with seven factors and 6 rebounds as Minnesota recovered after a pair of disappointing losses to New Orleans and the LA Clippers.
Gueye had 10 factors and 7 rebounds off the bench for the Hawks.
