Two NBA opponents were ejected Thursday night after an altercation.
After the Detroit Pistons got a bucket in the third quarter, Paul Reed collided with Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz.
Clarkson had words for Reed, urging him out of the way to get back on defense.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Ron Holland II (00) of the Detroit Pistons hits Jordan of the Utah Jazz after an altercation between the two during the third quarter of a game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on December 19, 2024 – Stare at Clarkson (00). (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
But Reed's teammate Ron Holland II took exception and walked up to Clarkson. Clarkson shoved Holland and the two faced off, but were separated before either could land a punch.
However, that didn't stop the referee from ejecting both players from the match.
Ron Holland II (00) of the Detroit Pistons hits Jordan Clarkson (not pictured) of the Utah Jazz during the third quarter of a game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on December 19, 2024. They got into an argument and were stopped. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
LeBron James offers theory for NBA ratings decline: 'We have to do something'
The Pistons tried to fight back after falling behind by as many as 29 points. It was a five-point game late in the fourth inning, but Utah pulled away and won 126-119.
Collin Sexton scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Jazz to victory. It was Utah's sixth win out of 26 games this season. Detroit lost 11-17.
On December 19, 2024, Jordan Clarkson (00) of the Utah Jazz got into an altercation with Ron Holland II of the Detroit Pistons and was separated during the third quarter of a game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It will be done. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
NBA ratings are down about 25% from last year.
Follow Fox News Digital X sports broadcastplease subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
