Lakers' Markieff Morris tossed out of game for SHOVING DeMarcus Cousins angrily: WATCH

While Los Angeles Lakers registered ir eighth win, internet seems to think Houston Rockets' DeMarcus Cousins got last laugh. As Markieff Morris lost his cool and shoved Cousins during game, fans took to discuss former's ejection from game. Later, Cousins was himself tossed out of game after a flagrant. 

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Lakers' Markieff Morris ejected after he shoves DeMarcus Cousins

Late in first period, Morris kcked down Jae'Sean Tate, eliciting a response from Cousins. 30-year-old star responded for Tate, which sent Morris to floor. Morris looked extremely upset with move, charging and shoving Cousins. Both players were seen exchanging words, though Cousins appeared calmer. Montrezl Harrell and LeBron James were trying to calm Morris down, holding him back. Both were awarded a technical, while Morris received a flagrant 1 and was ordered to sit out. 

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DeMarcus Cousins ejected after flagrant foul

Cousins was ejected in second quarter. Cousins went to take ball away from a driving James, but ended up hitting latter's head. After some discussion, he was asked to leave after receiving a flagrant 2. Both Morris and Cousins are expected to receive fines.

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Fans react to Markieff Moris-DeMarcus Cousins fight

Most Boogie fans sided with 30-year-old, joking at Markieff Morris' expense. "Bro who even is Markieff Morris?" wrote a fan, while many pointed that Morris could t even move Cousins. Many even brought up team waiving him, while some shared memes about situation. 

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Lakers vs Rockets score

With Anthony Davis leading with 27 points, Lakers mand to secure ir sixth win in seven games. "(Tonight) was just A.D. being A.D. and just having him back in lineup gives us a whole or dynamic both offensively and defensively," LeBron James (18 PTS, 7 REBS, 7 ASTS) said while speaking of his teammate, who missed previous game (groin strain). Kyle Kuzma and Montrezl Harrell added double digits from bench. 

Despite Rockets' run in third period, team was unable to hold off defending champions, who went into fourth with a 88-75 lead. Christian Wood scored team-high 23 points for Rockets. 

(Im credits: AP)