Desmond Bane, a player for the Orlando Magic, was ejected from a game against the Atlanta Hawks for a flagrant foul and a technical foul. The incident occurred when Bane, attempting to block a layup, grabbed Onyeka Okongwu's forearm, causing the big man to fall to the floor. As the ball was in the air, Bane fired it down towards Okongwu, resulting in a flagrant one foul and a technical foul. Bane, visibly upset, argued with officials after the play was reviewed, claiming it was a hard foul and not a technical foul. The ejection had a significant impact on the game, as the Magic trailed by 14 points at the time and eventually lost by 15. This loss snapped the team's two-game winning streak and dropped their record to 3-5. The Magic had high expectations entering the season after a major trade, but their struggles continued without their star point guard, Trae Young, who is out with an MCL sprain. The team's defensive effort was criticized, with coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledging the need for improvement.
