The opening-round series of the NBA playoffs between the Clippers and Mavericks hasn’t done any favors for Marcus Morris’ reputation as one of the league’s dirtier players.
Just one game after Morris faced scrutiny over stepping on the injured ankle of Mavericks star Luka Doncic, Morris was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected for his hard contact to Doncic’s head during Sunday’s Game 5.
The incident went down late in the first quarter when Doncic drove to the basket and was fouled by Morris. After the initial contact, Morris followed through and hit Doncic on the head. The players had to be separated as the officials reviewed the play.
Marcus Morris was given a flagrant 2 and was ejected for this foul on Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/Cr7iTOegJe
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It was easy to see why Morris was ejected:
Marcus Morris with the hard foul on Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/dNsq8xJB6N
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This was also one of those situations where the history between the two players (and Morris’ reputation) could have played a part in the flagrant-2 decision. Again, Morris’ step on Doncic’s ankle happened one game ago.
He didn’t get the benefit of the doubt this time around.
