New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton shoved Memphis Grizzlies small forward Jae Crowder, triggering a scuffle between the two teams in the final minute of Wednesday night's game at Madison Square Garden.
After the Grizzlies hit a 3-pointer to increase their lead to 124-106, Knicks guard Julius Randle threw a nonchalant inbounds pass to Payton. As Payton wasn't completely paying attention, Crowder stole the ball and dribbled to the corner. As he took a 3-pointer, Randle shoved him down in front of the front row seats.
Crowder got up and shoved Payton as players ran towards the scuffle while officials and security tried to keep the players separated. Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. shoved Grizzlies guard Ja Morant during the scuffle, but fortunately it was kept under control. No players from either team left the bench.
Payton was assessed a flagrant 2 foul, resulting in an automatic ejection. Crowder was also tossed along with Morris. Knicks guard Damyean Dotson and Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas also received technical fouls.
In the end, Josh Jackson made three technical free throws, and the Grizzlies beat the Knicks 127-106.
[Bleacher Report]
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