During Game 4 of the NBA playoffs, Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers was ejected for a flagrant two foul after hitting Houston Rockets’ Alperen Sengun with an elbow. The officials deemed the contact intentional, leading to Ayton’s dismissal despite protests from him and his teammates. Prior to his ejection, Ayton was the Lakers’ standout player with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Lakers, trailing significantly in the game, now face a critical Game 5 back in Los Angeles.
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