Overview
- Both players were tossed after a lengthy review that resulted in double technical fouls early in the fourth quarter.
- Gueye appeared to trip or push Reid on a screen before a jersey‑grabbing exchange in which Reid delivered a forearm to Gueye’s neck area.
- No punches were thrown during the confrontation, which drew in teammates and staff trying to separate the players.
- Atlanta center Jock Landale fell during the fracas, sustained scratches on his neck, and remained in the game.
- Minnesota finished off a 138–116 win as Reid recorded seven points and six rebounds before his third career ejection, while Gueye had 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench.