Thunder-Wizards Brawl Leads to Multiple Ejections

Tensions escalate during otherwise routine NBA game, resulting in suspensions and record-breaking performance.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:03pm

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A fight broke out between players from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards just before halftime of their NBA game, leading to the ejection of four players. Despite the altercation, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his historic streak of 20-point games.

Why it matters

Brawls and on-court altercations are rare in the NBA, which prides itself on being a professional and family-friendly league. This incident raises questions about player conduct and discipline, as well as the league's ability to maintain order during heated matchups.

The details

The fight started when Thunder player Jaylin Williams and Wizards player Justin Champagnie began shoving each other near the baseline. The altercation quickly escalated, with several other players joining in before Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was able to separate the combatants. Champagnie, Thunder players Ajay Mitchell and Jaylin Williams, and Wizards player Corey Wallace were all ejected from the game.

  • The fight broke out just before halftime of the March 21, 2026 game.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his NBA record streak of 20-point games to 131 consecutive as of the third quarter.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder's star player, who continued his historic streak of scoring at least 20 points in 131 consecutive games, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's previous NBA record.

Justin Champagnie

A Washington Wizards player who was ejected from the game for his role in the altercation.

Ajay Mitchell

An Oklahoma City Thunder player who was ejected from the game for escalating the fight.

Jaylin Williams

An Oklahoma City Thunder player who was ejected from the game along with Champagnie for their roles in starting the fight.

Corey Wallace

A Washington Wizards player who was ejected from the game for escalating the altercation.

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What’s next

The NBA is expected to review the incident and hand down suspensions to the players involved in the fight.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for the NBA to maintain discipline and professionalism among its players, even during heated matchups. The league will likely need to address the fight and take appropriate action to prevent similar outbursts in the future.