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Watch: Russell Westbrook, PJ Washington ejected from Game 3

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 4/26/24

Russell Westbrook and P.J. Washington were ejected from Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday after a scuffle.

Westbrook was defending Luka Doncic midway through the fourth quarter with his Clippers losing 91-75. Westbrook spun Doncic around, and Luka was not happy about it. Westbrook then shoved Doncic, so Washington defended his Mavericks teammate and shoved Westbrook back. Westbrook then threw a punch toward Washington.

Frustration boils over in Dallas as Russell Westbrook and PJ Washington are ejected.

Dallas (-4.5) is in position to take a 2-1 series lead with a win tonight.

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Westbrook was called for technical fouls for both his push on Doncic and punch attempt at Washington. Washington was also called for a technical foul and ejected.

The Mavericks were awarded a free throw, which they made, and got the ball as well.

Dallas went on to win the game 101-90 to take a 2-1 series lead.

Westbrook went 0-for-7 shooting and had a steal and two blocks in 19 minutes during the loss. Washington scored 10 points in 34 minutes before being tossed.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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