Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Austin Rivers, Mo Bamba at center of fight that led to 5 ejections

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 2/3/23

Austin Rivers and Mo Bamba were at the center of a fight on Friday night that led to five ejections.

Bamba’s Orlando Magic were leading 83-73 late in the third quarter and Mo Wagner missed a layup. The Minnesota Timberwolves got the ball back and Rivers missed a corner three. Some players appeared to mock Rivers over the missed shot, including Bamba, who stuck out his tongue.

Austin Rivers missed the corner three, words were exchanges and Mo Bamba sticks his tongue out at him?? WHAT LMAO pic.twitter.com/swAGwL1fFA

— (@Huncho_Jman) February 4, 2023

Rivers then got into it with some players near Orlando’s bench, prompting Bamba to come off the bench and get into a fight with the Minnesota guard.

Rivers could be seen throwing a punch during the scuffle.

What just happened?!?

Mo Bamba and Austin Rivers have been ejected after this incident.#RaisedByWolves | #NBA pic.twitter.com/DkPSa9TkOH

— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) February 4, 2023