The Orlando Magic pissed off Trae Younger all evening. When he took it out on the officers, he received tossed with 4:47 to go.
After a spectacular transfer the place he dribbled the ball via Wendell Carter’s legs, Younger received a technical, seemingly for staring down the Orlando bench. After the decision, Younger confirmed off his lack of judgement — and his soccer expertise — by kicking the ball, then stealing it away from the referee. The second technical adopted, whereas Younger barely broke stride on his approach to the locker room.
Younger scored 28 factors earlier than his ejection, capturing 8-for-21 from the sphere and 11-for-12 from the foul line. However he solely made one three-pointer, whereas his teammates additionally struggled, ending 4-for-21 from behind the arc. The Magic gained by a commanding 120-95 remaining rating.
The shenanigans will price Younger some wonderful cash, however should not have an effect on his availability for Friday’s remaining play-in recreation, the place the Hawks will host the winner of Wednesday’s recreation between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Warmth.
Finally, Younger let his feelings get the most effective of him, however a minimum of he received to relaxation for an additional jiffy. On an evening the place he was truly pissed off by Cole Anthony, Anthony Black and the relentless Magic protection, Younger blamed the referees.
In a recreation the place he shot 12 free throws, Younger would possibly wish to look within the mirror — and steal the ball out of that man’s fingers.
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