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Grayson Allen Ejected as Suns Suffer Heavy Loss

12/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Grayson Allen, the Phoenix Suns guard, was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul on Chet Holmgren during the NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The ejection occurred as Oklahoma City led 94-58 in the third quarter after Allen shoved Holmgren while setting a screen.
The Suns lost 138-89, and the Thunder will face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinals.

History

Historical Context

The "Malice at the Palace" occurred on November 19, 2004, during an NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers, escalating into a massive brawl involving players and fans. This incident led to the suspension of nine players for a total of 146 games and prompted the NBA to enforce stricter conduct rules, resulting in a 20% increase in ejections for flagrant fouls in subsequent seasons.

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Story summary

Grayson Allen, the Phoenix Suns guard, was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul on Chet Holmgren during the NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The ejection occurred as Oklahoma City led 94-58 in the third quarter after Allen shoved Holmgren while setting a screen.
The Suns lost 138-89, and the Thunder will face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinals.

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