Referee Marc Davis says that had the officiating crew realized Jamal Murray threw the heating pad, he would have been assessed a technical foul and not ejected.
Referee Marc Davis says that had the officiating crew realized Jamal Murray threw the heating pad, he would have been assessed a technical foul and not ejected. https://t.co/PyWE4VGlch
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 7, 2024
In a crucial Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets were expected to bounce back after losing the first game. However, the Wolves dominated the match, leading by a massive 61-35 at halftime.
The Nuggets, who appeared physically outmatched, struggled throughout the series. Jamal Murray, frustrated by Minnesota’s defense, expressed his annoyance by throwing a heat pack onto the court. Surprisingly, neither of his actions resulted in technical fouls.
Murray’s performance was abysmal, finishing the game with only eight points. Battling a calf injury, he has failed to replicate his playoff success against a tougher Wolves defense.
The Timberwolves emerged victorious, leading the series 2-0, putting the reigning champions in a precarious position.
Fans reacted as follows:
That's insane 😂😂
They eject dudes for words but throwing stuff is equal to staring down someone?
— Ethan Price (@Paradox_EP) May 7, 2024
just mind boggling
— wholesome nba fan (@idcstfumaynee) May 7, 2024
He threw the towel first and proves it wasn't an slip of the hand "accident." pic.twitter.com/HPomoyp0V1
— diplan1 (@Diplan1) May 7, 2024
This could’ve ended KAT season. This is suspension worthy without a doubt. League has to review this. pic.twitter.com/T8iyZnphlF
— OM3AR (@KILLIO_JALEN) May 7, 2024
Screaming and running at refs is fine but staring at your opponent is not ok.
— Four seasons Ballot machine dumps (@FDRbrn) May 7, 2024
Right Backboard angle of Jamal Murray throwing 2 objects toward referee Marc Davis on the baseline during live action (towel 0:05, heat pack 0:18); followed by Murray turning his head around towards the crowd (0:26) when ref approaches the bench asking about the heat pack thrown pic.twitter.com/DD1dRgGyBJ
— diplan1 (@Diplan1) May 7, 2024
So a massage gun meets the ejection criteria but not a heating bad – https://t.co/VoKC2FVtEj
— Tom S. (@ObiWanKobe) May 7, 2024
Marc Davis might as well fly straight to Cancun. Dude is gonna have some free time. @DanWoikeSports
— Tom S. (@ObiWanKobe) May 7, 2024
A FAN WOULDVE GOT EJECTED BTW !!!
— d. (@824ever_) May 7, 2024
the heating pad from different angles was shown to be thrown towards the ref but okay…
— sga hater (@listen2popsmoke) May 7, 2024
They've called technicals for literally less than what Malone did lmao okay man😭
— 💀 (@Madwick1) May 7, 2024
