Donovan Mitchell, Dillon Brooks ejected from Cleveland Cavs vs. Memphis Grizzlies game

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

CLEVELAND — The Cavs and Grizzlies had some tempers flare during the third quarter of Thursday night’s game.

Midway through the quarter, Dillon Brooks drove the hoop and lost the ball. Brooks ended up on the floor while Mitchell collected the ball. As Brooks rolled over, he threw his hand back and hit Mitchell in the groin. Mitchell fell over, seemingly in pain, and threw the ball at Brooks.

That led to a heated shoving match between several members of both teams, their staffs and security.

After the refs conferred, both Mitchell and Brooks were ejected from the game. As Mitchell walked off the floor, he received a loud ovation from the Cavs fans in attendance.

The rest of the quarter featured an electric atmosphere from the crowd. The play on the floor was a bit chippy as well, as Memphis’ Desmond Bane was later called for a technical foul after words were exchanged with Cedi Osman.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Donovan Mitchell, Dillon Brooks ejected from Cavs-Grizzlies game