NBA fight between Heat, Toronto Raptors players spills into stands

NBA fight between Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors players spills into stands

The Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors game ended in a physical altercation.

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At FTX Arena in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, Heat small forward Caleb Martin and Raptors rookie centre Christian Koloko gotinto a brawl.

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The event occurred with 7:46 remaining in the third quarter, with the Heat leading 81-59 at the time. Martin and Koloko fought for position beneath the rim.

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Koloko was knocked to the ground after colliding with Martin with his leg while boxing.

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Martin was penalised for a loose ball, but the situation worsened when he charged at Koloko and loomed over him.

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Pushing started, and the altercation spread into the audience. Other players separated the two players as the first row spectators were led from their seats.

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Martin and Koloko were both whistled for technical fouls in addition to being ejected.

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After the game, Martin observed, "There were a number of plays going up to that." It was an amateurish game.

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Koloko remarked, "I just stood up for myself and I was thrown out. That is what took place.

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Coach Nick Nurse of Toronto stated that he anticipates the NBA to look into what transpired further.

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