Damichael Cole, Memphis Commercial AppealSun, February 22, 2026 at 3:42 AM UTC·1 min readA matchup between the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies was nearing an end before some late-game fireworks.
Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Heat guard Myron Gardner were ejected with 1:55 left in the fourth quarter after a scuffle that carried over into the front of the corner near the 3-point line.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPippen was forcefully hit in the back by Gardner after making a 3-pointer with 1:59 left in the fourth quarter, but no foul was called. After lying on the floor and then complaining to the officials, Pippen rushed up the floor and charged toward Gardner.
The players fell onto the floor and had to be separated by teammates and staff.
Both players were ejected from the game following the incident.
The Heat went on to close out the win, 136-120 at Kaseya Center on Feb. 21.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at [email protected]. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
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