US EditionAltercation late in first half leads to 4 ejected from Thunder-Wizards
Four players received technical fouls and were ejected after a confrontation following a basket, disrupting the game and leading to a 132-111 Thunder victory.
- During the second quarter on March 21, 2026, a bench‑clearing altercation at Capital One Arena, Washington, spilled into the stands, resulting in four ejections during the Thunder‑Wizards game.
- After a Washington basket by Anthony Gill, Jaylin Williams and Justin Champagnie began shoving under the basket, and Ajay Mitchell intervened before Champagnie appeared to strike Mitchell in the face.
- Officials ruled that the following players were ejected: Ajay Mitchell, Justin Champagnie, Jaylin Williams, and Cason Wallace; Mitchell had 14 points before play resumed with Thunder leading by five.
- Spilling into the front row, Ajay Mitchell fell onto a cameraman raising safety concerns, and under NBA rules, Commissioner Adam Silver may impose fines up to $50,000 or suspensions.
- Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander intervened by dragging Ajay Mitchell away, led all scorers with 20, and the March 21, 2026 incident leaves pending league rulings.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell, Wizards' Justin Champagnie suspended for brawl
For their roles in an altercation during the Wizards-Thunder game on Saturday night, Washington's Justin Champagnie and Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell were suspended one game without pay for fighting, the NBA announced on Sunday.
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Wizards forward Justin Champagnie and Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell suspended 1 game for fighting
NEW YORK (AP) — Washington forward Justin Champagnie and Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell each received a one-game suspension for fighting and escalating an on-court altercation that spilled into the seating area during a game, the league announced Sunday.
The eleventh victory of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA, at the mercy of the Washington Wizards (132-111), left for the retina a scandalous face-to-face between players from both teams. Shortly before the break, to a mere 27 seconds, the temperature rose by a discussion between Jaylin Williams and Justin Champagnie. Read also... NBA: Durant enters history after overcoming Jordan points, LeBron signs record and OKC expands streak Sunday 22 M…
NBA Official Addresses 4 Ejections In Thunder-Wizards After Heated Brawl
The Saturday night clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Washington Wizards in the NBA felt like a PPV from UFC or WWE. A few bumps suddenly escalated to players brawling on top of the fans sitting courtside. Four players had to be ejected, and the officials clarified exactly what transpired. At the baseline, Thunder forward Jaylin Williams and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie bumped a couple of times. Then it escalated. Ajay Mitchell…
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