The end result was three quick ejections and, because the Mavericks' ejectees outnumbered the Suns, a free throw for the Suns, which was made by Kevin Durant. It wasn't a bad trade from the Suns' perspective, as Washington and Marshall are both starters and among Dallas' most important defenders.

In a game that already lacked Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks lost two of their best defenders after a physical altercation in Friday’s 98-89 win against the Phoenix

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic and Dallas Mavericks forwards Naji Marshall and P.J Washington were ejected from Friday night’s game after a brief fight between the players. Nurkic was called for an offensive foul while being guarded by Daniel Gafford with 9:02 left in the third quarter before the altercation quickly escalated.

Three players were ejected Friday in the matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Suns center Jusuf

Nurkic then proceeded to slap the side of Marshall's head, with Marshall responding with punches and Washington shoving Nurkic to the floor. Coaches left the bench to subdue the situation and make sure it didn't boil over - and they succeeded.