Sengun Surprised by Ayton Ejection: ‘A Little Bit Soft’
Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets was struck in the head by Deandre Ayton’s elbow during Game 4, resulting in Ayton’s ejection after a Flagrant 2 review. Sengun surprisingly called the ejection “a little bit soft,” while Ayton claimed the contact was accidental due to a slip. The Rockets won the game 115-96, reducing the series deficit to 3-1.