Celtics' Brown ejected after argument with officials

All-Star Jaylen Brown was tossed in first half of game against Spurs

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was ejected from Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs after receiving two technical fouls during the first half. Brown became upset when he lost the ball out of bounds and no foul was called by the officials.

Why it matters

Brown is a key player for the Celtics, and his ejection could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game. Disputes between players and officials are common in the NBA, but ejections can disrupt team chemistry and momentum.

The details

According to reports, Brown lost control of the ball and it went out of bounds, but he felt he was fouled and argued vehemently with the officials. The referees assessed him two quick technical fouls, resulting in an automatic ejection.

  • The incident occurred during the first half of Tuesday's game between the Celtics and Spurs.

The players

Jaylen Brown

All-Star forward for the Boston Celtics.

San Antonio Spurs

NBA team that was playing the Celtics on Tuesday.

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What they’re saying

“We have to keep our composure in those situations. Jaylen is a competitor, but he has to be smarter than that.”

— Ime Udoka, Celtics Head Coach (Celtics press conference)

What’s next

The Celtics will need to regroup without Brown for the remainder of the game against the Spurs. The league may also review the incident and decide if any further disciplinary action is warranted.

The takeaway

This ejection highlights the fine line NBA players must walk between competitive fire and maintaining composure. Brown's outburst cost his team, and the Celtics will have to find a way to overcome his absence as they continue their pursuit of a playoff spot.