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NBA Coach Criticizes Player's Dangerous Play That Injured Opponent in Play-In Game
A coach expressed anger over a play that injured his team's center during a play-in tournament game. The incident occurred in the second quarter, leading to the player's exit with a back injury. The league is reviewing the play for potential discipline.
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The coach of one NBA team criticized a player from the opposing team for a dangerous play that resulted in an injury to his center during a play-in tournament game. The game ended with a 127-126 overtime victory for the ninth-seeded team. The injured player did not return after the incident.
The injury happened just over a minute into the second quarter. The opposing guard drove to the basket, fell, and grabbed the center's left ankle, causing the center to trip and fall hard to the court. The center sustained a lower back injury and recorded six points and three rebounds in 11 minutes of play.
After the game, the coach stated that the play should have resulted in the player's ejection. He directed criticism at the referees for not addressing the incident. The coach emphasized that such actions do not belong in the game.
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