BOSTON - In a heated clash between the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards on Sunday, Celtics' star player Jaylen Brown was ejected from the game after receiving two technical fouls. The incident occurred during the second half of the game, leaving fans and players alike in shock.

The first technical foul was called after Brown expressed his dissatisfaction with a reach-in foul called against him on the Wizards' Immanuel Quickley. Brown made a few comments towards referee Jason Goldenberg, which ultimately resulted in his first-ever technical foul of the night.

Brown's frustration continued to escalate as he was subbed out of the game. He began pleading his case to another official who was not involved in the initial call, but this only further agitated Goldenberg. From across the court, Goldenberg ejected Brown, much to the disbelief of both the player and Celtics' coach, Joe Mazzulla.

Mazzulla later revealed that he had received an explanation from the officials regarding the first technical foul. According to the pool report, Brown's use of profanity towards the referee led to the call. Mazzulla defended Brown, stating that he has witnessed players in the league act and say things far more disrespectful without receiving a technical.

Regarding the second technical foul, Mazzulla admitted he did not witness the exact sequence of events, as he was focused on avoiding a financial penalty. Brown, on the other hand, stated that he was attempting to communicate with another official as he made his way to the Celtics' bench. The pool report mentioned that Brown was called for "a wave off directed at the official," which was deemed an unsportsmanlike act.

Despite the reasons given by the officials, Brown's frustration with the ejection was evident. He openly criticized Goldenberg, referring to his actions as "overemotional," and expressed his belief that the referee abused his power to have him thrown out of the game.

Brown's ejection did not prevent the Celtics from securing the win. Despite the altercation, the team remained focused and came out on top against the Wizards. The victory highlighted the Celtics' resilience and ability to overcome obstacles, even with key players absent from the court.

As the NBA reviews the ejection, the incident serves as a reminder of the emotional and intense nature of professional basketball. It also sheds light on the ongoing discussion surrounding player-referee interactions and the consequences of expressing frustration on the court.

The Celtics will now regroup and prepare for their upcoming games, hoping to build on the momentum gained from their recent win. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown will likely face consequences, including a potential fine, for his ejection from the game.