LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 22: Marvin Williams #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks grabs the jersey of James Ennis III #11 of the Orlando Magic as referee Kevin Scott #24 and Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 22, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Both players were ejected from the game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The Bucks-Magic series got even more heated on Saturday
The Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic kick off the NBA Playoff festivities on Saturday with their Game 3 matchup. With the series tied, both sides are fighting to gain the pivotal 2-1 lead. Well, they got the fighting part right, that’s for sure.
During the second quarter, the Bucks headed down the court with a 54-39 lead. However, the cameras didn’t follow the ensuing possession. Instead Magic forward James Ennis and Milwaukee forward Marvin Williams got in each other’s faces and engaged in a shoving match. With security and coaches intervening, Ennis appeared to have thrown a punch in Williams direction, causing an assistant coach to tumble to the floor.
After being separated, both players were ejected from the contest.
Bucks-Magic chippier than many expected
Upon further review, Ennis didn’t throw hands at Williams’ direction. Rather, he was swiping at Williams’ hand, which had a firm grip on his jersey.
Milwaukee was stunned by the Magic in Game 1 of their first-round series, losing 122-110. The Bucks got their revenge in Game 2 with a 111-96 victory over Orlando.
We will continue to keep you updated on this developing story, and provide details on possible fines and suspensions for Ennis and Williams.