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It was a crazy week for NBA buffs to be able to witness the scuffles between several players. Fans feel like the old NBA is back, as numerous fights broke out the previous week. One such fight which caught the attention of the entire league is the fight between the Minnesota Timberwolves?Austin Rivers and Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba. Things escalated real quick after Mo Bamba had a few words for the 6’4″ point guard.?

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Although, Ja Morant’s teammate from the Memphis Grizzlies might be the most hated player in the league right now, for his scuffle with Cavs star Donovan Mitchell. Fans continue to show their wrath towards the shooting guard, even after he received a suspension.

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Fans believe a one-game suspension is not enough for Ja Morant’s teammate

Previously, another fight broke out this week during the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Grizzlies shooting guard, Dillon Brook who made unnecessary contact with Donovan Mitchell initiated a fight between the two. The 6’6″ guard was suspended for one game, which many fans believe is not enough.

Read more: ?Getting Thrown Like a Rag Doll?: Ugly Brawl Between Donovan Mitchell and Dillion Brooks Leaves NBA Twitter Feisty

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NBA Insider Shams Charania, in his recent tweet, mentioned that Austin Rivers has been suspended for three games and Mo Bamba for four games for their altercation. Fans did not hold back their hate for Brooks as they continue to react in the comments.

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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

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The feud still seems to continue as Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell clapped back at Brooks in the post-game press conference. Mitchell told the media, “Him and I have had our personal battles for years. Quite frankly, I?ve been busting his ass for years. Playoffs. Regular season.?

Austin Rivers and Mo Bamba continue their fight on Instagram

Mo Bamba then trolled the Timberwolves point guard with a meme, to which Rivers shared a story on his Instagram, mentioning,?“Buddy I went at you 1 on 5, with no back up. You need your teammates, otherwise you would of been chocked out. We only know you from an old rap song.”

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Watch this story: “Kyrie Irving’s 11 million loss might benefit Ja Morant real soon”

Do you think a one-game suspension is enough? Share your thoughts in the comments below.?

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA Content Specialist at EssentiallySports. Over three years on the beat, he has delivered in-depth coverage of the Lakers, Warriors, Mavericks, and Celtics, earning recognition from Shaquille O’Neal for his reporting. A former collegiate point guard, Rohan applies a guard’s understanding of spacing, decision-making, and tempo when breaking down plays, adding on-court clarity to his analysis.

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