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Steve Kerr Ejected as Warriors Fall to Clippers

1/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Steve Kerr was ejected in the fourth quarter of a 103-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers after arguing with referees.
Kerr received two technical fouls and was restrained by players and staff.
The ejection followed a missed goaltending call on Clippers player John Collins and a disallowed Stephen Curry basket.
This was Kerr's fifth career ejection.
The Warriors are 19-18 and have won six of their last nine games.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, the NBA implemented stricter conduct rules for players and coaches, resulting in 63 ejections that season, a notable increase attributed to rising tensions between referees and teams. This trend echoes in recent incidents, such as Steve Kerr's ejection during a game against the Clippers, highlighting ongoing challenges in officiating and its impact on team dynamics and fan engagement.

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Story summary

Steve Kerr was ejected in the fourth quarter of a 103-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers after arguing with referees.
Kerr received two technical fouls and was restrained by players and staff.
The ejection followed a missed goaltending call on Clippers player John Collins and a disallowed Stephen Curry basket.
This was Kerr's fifth career ejection.
The Warriors are 19-18 and have won six of their last nine games.

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