The Melee in Toronto
October 24, 2022
By: Carlos Alvarez
Fines & Suspensions Coming After Raptors-Heat Melee That Spills Into Stands
The Heat narrowly survived a massive comeback by the Raptors on Saturday in Toronto, but the story of the game wasn’t the game. In the third quarter, a scuffle between Miami’s Caleb Martin and Toronto’s Christian Koloko turned hostile during a rebound box-out. Martin ended up tackling Koloko into the front row on the baseline. Luckily no one was injured, but a busy opening weekend in the NBA brought out the competitive nature across the league.
Watch: Caleb Martin Tackles Christian Koloko Into Stands in Toronto
40-Point Performances
Ja Morant Pours in 49 for Undefeated Grizzlies
Giannis Antetokounmpo Tallies 44 in Bucks’ Win
Damian Lillard Snipes 41 in Back-to-Back Games
Paul George Drops 40 in Clippers’ Win
Jayson Tatum Scores 40 in Celtics’ Win
Joel Embiid Scores 40 in 76ers’ Loss
Undefeated: Blazers (3-0), Jazz (3-0), Bucks (2-0), Celtics (3-0)
Winless: 76ers (0-3), Magic (0-3), Lakers (0-3), Kings (0-3), Thunder (0-3), Rockets (0-3)
Additional Storylines
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