DETROIT – Taj Gibson was surprised to see Andre Drummond coming after him.
After the two went for a rebound during the fourth quarter of Detroit’s 131-114 win over the Timberwolves, the Pistons center got up and went after Gibson. His teammates had to hold him back while Gibson’s did the same – though the two exchanged some adult language before officials reviewed the play. While Gibson was trying to box out Drummond, Gibson’s elbow appeared to make contact with Drummond’s chin, leading to Drummond falling over.
Officials ruled it a Flagrant-Two on Gibson, which means an automatic ejection because officials thought Gibson made unnecessary and excessive contact.