Tensions flared during the Orlando Magic ’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday resulting in the ejection of Desmond Bane . Bane was attempting to contest Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu ’s shot at the rim, when he grabbed Okongwu across the arms and threw him to the floor while spiking the ball at Okongwu in the aftermath. Bane was assessed a flagrant foul, a technical foul and ejected after review. Expand Tweet

Desmond Bane’s ejection came in the third quarter with the Magic trailing the Hawks by double digits. Mouhamed Gueye came to Onyeka Okongwu’s defense, getting into Bane’s face as teammates and the officials intervened before the situation could get any further out of control.

Bane finished the game with nine points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal in a litt

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