Suggs tossed, 4 others get technical fouls in Magic-Sixers tiff
PHILADELPHIA – Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic was ejected with 27 seconds left in the first half of Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers after receiving two technical fouls during a heated altercation between the teams.
Philadelphia’s Andre Drummond pulled on the jersey of Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr., leading to a shoving match between the two near the Magic’s free throw line, although no punches were thrown.
Suggs came in and pushed Drummond. Philadelphia’s Jabari Walker got between the players, and Suggs then challenged Walker, leading to more shoving.
Orlando’s Drummond, Carter, Walker and Desmond Bane each received a technical foul, while Suggs received two.
Afterward, Suggs said he intervened because he didn’t agree with Drummond confronting Carter. He said he had no regrets and would do it again “10 times out of 10.”
“In my opinion, going head-to-head is a little too crazy, so that was the case in the moments leading up to it,” Suggs said. “They were who they were. I don’t regret it. I will defend my brother every time. I will accept the fine. I don’t think I should have been deported, but I will accept it. I’m not going to contest their appeal, so let’s move on. I have no hard feelings towards anyone.”
The Magic dominated the second quarter, outscoring Philadelphia by 26 points in the period to take an 86-60 lead at the break.
Orlando won 144-103.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
