Boston Celtics: Kelly Oubre Jr. ejected in Game 3 for Washington Wizards(Video)
Bad blood has been a trend between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards. In Game 3, Washington’s Kelly Oubre Jr. has been ejected.
The Boston Celtics cannot slow down the Washington Wizards in the first half of Game 3 tonight, but the bad blood is still running hot on the Washington side. Up by 21 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. still felt the need to make one of the worst decisions he could have.
After a hard screen was set on him by Kelly Olynyk (and a foul was called by the way), Oubre Jr. chose to get up and charge. He made a run at Olynyk and knocked him down with a forearm to the chest.
Olynyk was standing right beside the referee and Oubre Jr. is lucky he didn’t make contact with him.
Wizards' Kelly Oubre blasts Celtics' Kelly Olynyk after getting hit with pick (all angles) pic.twitter.com/Q9byNAFt0a
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 5, 2017
Here’s how twitter reacted to the Oubre Jr. shot on Olynyk.
Ah...old school playoff basketball in DC!!! Yes Sir! Question now is whether Oubre has to sit for another game? THAT would hurt Wizards...
— Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon) May 5, 2017
Stupid reaction by Oubre Jr. for the @WashWizards. That was a solid legal Hard pick by Olynk. Period. Now he's ejected. Major loss.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) May 5, 2017
Oubre should be thrown in jail. That's assault brotha
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) May 5, 2017
Oubre Jr. was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and was immediately ejected from the game. He’s also likely to receive at least a one-game suspension, which could be a dagger for Washington.
The Wizards do not have a deep bench, but they will now have to find a solution to replace Oubre Jr.’s minutes. Brandon Jennings came in immediately after the ejection, but he has not been consistent off the Washington bench.
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At the half in Game 2, the Washington Wizards lead Boston, but that’s been a trend. The Celtics will look to make another comeback as they have to take their 2-0 series lead. It’s gotta be IT time for Boston!