Official explanation: Mathering clenched a fist and hit Hunter s sternum for excessive contact, so he called for a second-degree malicious intention

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In this game, Mathering and Hunter had a physical conflict. Mathering was expelled after a second-degree malicious foul, and Hunter and Turner each received a technical foul. After the game, referee John Goble was interviewed by the Indianapolis Star and gave an official explanation of the call:

reporter Dustin Dopirak asked: "Why is Ben Mathering a second-level malicious foul rather than a first-level malicious foul or a technical foul?"

referee: "Mathering hit Hunter's sternum with a closedfist. This contact behavior was judged as unnecessary and excessive physical contact."

reporter: "Why do you think Germany Andre Hunter and Myles Turner awarded a technical foul? "

Referee: "After replay review, Hunter pushed Mathering with both hands. This deadballact was judged to be a violation of sports ethics, so a technical foul was judged. Turner then deliberately bumped into Hunter. The damned ball behavior also constituted a violation of sports ethics, so a technical foul was added."

Hunter and Mathering broke out in a conflict