Brittney Griner, Rickea Jackson Ejected in Brawl
Brittney Griner, Rickea Jackson Ejected in Brawl

Brittney Griner, Rickea Jackson Ejected in Brawl

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During a WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and Los Angeles Sparks, tension escalated into a confrontation between Mercury veteran Brittney Griner and Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson, resulting in both players being ejected with 18 seconds left in the second quarter. The altercation began as Griner swung her arm during a free throw attempt, which Jackson perceived as excessive physicality, leading to a heated exchange between the two. Despite attempts from coaches and teammates to separate them, both players received double technical fouls, leading to their ejections. This incident occurred on the Sparks' fan appreciation night, which was also potentially the last game for Mercury legend Diana Taurasi in Los Angeles. The WNBA may review the incident for potential further disciplinary action, particularly concerning Griner's previous infractions, although she has not yet reached the suspension threshold. The Mercury are already set for the playoffs as the No. 7 seed, while the Sparks have been eliminated from contention.

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