P.J. Washington was also involved, shoving Nurkic during the melee. Nurkic, Marshall and Washington were ejected after the scuffle. After the game, a few Mavericks took a similar tone while discussing the matter, playing up the theme of protecting each other’s teammates.

Nurkic, Marshall and Washington were all ejected. The league will likely suspend Nurkic and Marshall for their actions, although Washington may get away with a healthy fine. After

The Suns-Mavs matchups have been contentious for a number of years now - so it isn't entirely shocking that something happened in matchup three of four between the teams this season, but any instance of punches being thrown will be magnified.