Tristan Thompson gets ejected after slapping ex-Cavaliers teammate Jae Crowder’s butt

Friday night's Cavaliers vs Grizzlies game saw one of most bizarre dismissals in NBA history. Cleveland Cavaliers centre Tristan Thompson made an early exit for a reason t commonly seen across league. Thompson was ejected at FedExForum after slapping Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder in butt as he walked past him at free-throw line late in third quarter of ir 109-113 loss to Grizzlies.

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Cavaliers vs Grizzlies: Tristan Thompson ejected for slapping Jae Crowder's butt

With a little more than two minutes left in third quarter, Tristan Thompson drew a foul as Crowder paced past him on his way back behind 3-point range. Thompson was standing at free-throw line waiting for ors to get set. He n reached down and spanked him in butt, triggering Crowder to jump back in surprise. Quickly, Tristan Thompson's action was considered a technical foul, his second of game and was subsequently thrown out.

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Cavaliers vs Grizzles: bad blood between Tristan Thompson and Jae Crowder

Tristan Thompson and Jae Crowder played toger for  Cleveland Cavaliers fleetingly before Crowder was traded to Utah Jazz during 2017-18 season. Thompson ended with 3 points and 8 rebounds in 24 minutes he featured in. Cavaliers centre said that he had t meant anything bad by slap and will appeal technical fouls. Thompson’s first technical in Cavaliers vs Grizzlies was a result of some chirping between him and Crowder. Jae Crowder also reiterated Tristan Thompson's comments saying it was 'all barking.'

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Cavaliers vs Grizzlies: ir NBA season so far

Memphis Grizzlies used a huge 15-3 run in third quarter to take control of game and motored ir way to a 21-point lead early in fourth quarter. While Cavaliers nearly rallied back late, Grizzlies held on to clinch  4-point victory. Grizzlies have 20-22 record in Western Conference standings, while Cavaliers are 13th in Eastern Conference standings, with a 12-30 record. Cavaliers next face Chicago Bulls while Grizzlies will face off against New Orleans Pelicans. 

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