The NBL has launched a assessment of a number of incidents that marred a fiery Brisbane-Cairns conflict in spherical two amid experiences of a bodily altercation involving a coach.
The Taipans had been 89-86 winners in Saturday night time’s Queensland derby, which created headlines after an unpleasant on-court stoush between Lat Mayen and Bullets centre Aron Baynes.
A livid Baynes wanted to be held again by teammates as he protested with a referee after excessive contact from Mayen throughout the second quarter.
Footage confirmed Mayen had elbowed Baynes to the throat area whereas contesting a rebound.
Both gamers obtained technical fouls and the pair confronted one another once more as they left the court docket for the halftime break.
Baynes and Mayen had been ejected from the sport earlier than play started within the third quarter.
On Sunday, ESPN reported Baynes was additionally concerned in an alleged bodily altercation with Taipans coach Adam Forde throughout the halftime break.
The NBL later launched a press release confirming its Game Review Panel is reviewing incidents involving Baynes, Mayen and Forde.
“The Game Review Panel (GRP) is reviewing incidents from the game … involving Bullets’ player Aron Baynes, Taipans’ player Lat Mayen and Taipans’ coach Adam Forde,” the league mentioned in a press release.
“No further statement will be provided until the review process is complete.”
Forde denied phrases had been exchanged within the tunnel when he was requested about it in his post-match press convention.
Forde praised Mayen for taking his ejection in his stride.
“It was what it was and Lat took it very well. Credit to Lat, to take the punishment and move on from it,” he mentioned.
“It was always going to be a physical game.
“Brisbane had an incredible couple of wins to start out the season and so they wished to guard the house court docket.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
