Things got a bit chippy between the Mavs and the Clippers during Game 5 of their playoff series.
Throughout the game, both teams could be seen chirping at each other.
Marcus Morris trash talking Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/wmMeuohl0R
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) August 26, 2020
The teams nearly came to blows later in the game.
Paul George thought about swinging at Tim Hardaway after hard foul. pic.twitter.com/v1NfVmcJLd
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) August 26, 2020
But one specific play angered many Mavs fans.
Late in the third quarter, Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. stepped on Luka’s injured ankle while defending him in the backcourt.
An NBA basketball court is 4,700 square feet, and Marcus Morris steps directly on Luka’s publicly injured left ankle… coincidence? You tell me. pic.twitter.com/U6Mfb2fD5e
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) August 26, 2020
Based on the video it’s unclear if it was intentional but Mavs fans think it was.
This is the sideline video of Marcus Morris stepping on Luka's shoe…..still can't tell if it was intentional or not. pic.twitter.com/6SKk3UrMV9
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) August 26, 2020
Marcus Morris knew exactly what he was doing there and should be suspended for Game 6
— Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) August 26, 2020
Marcus Morris should be suspended and ejected. Piece of Crap.
— Mike Bacsik (@MikeBacsik) August 26, 2020
What Marcus Morris just did was obviously and clearly intentional & is utterly outrageous.
The future face of the league & you intentionally try to re-injure his ankle. The league has to look at that.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) August 26, 2020
Update: Marcus Morris denies stepping on Luka’s ankle on purpose.
I play this game with a level of respect for myself and other players. To think I would try to injure somebody is crazy to me. 10 years going against the best. I stand on morals and hard work. I compete and leave it out there every game.
— Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) August 26, 2020
Basketball has never been that serious to try to hurt somebody. Im not apologizing for shit because I know what I put into this game day in and day out. It was a mistake deal wit it. Competing is why I play.
— Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) August 26, 2020