Towards the end of a close battle between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks, things took a turn for the bizarre. While defending Trae Young on a drive, Marcus Smart crumpled to the floor all of a sudden. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year was hit in the groin by Young's leg. Smart took offense to this, and confronted Young almost immediately. Then, this happened. (video via ClutchPoints)

While jawing at each other, both Trae Young and Marcus Smart fell to the floor. Upon further inspection, it seems as if the Celtics guard dragged the Hawks star down with him. Both men had to be separated as Young and Smart were clearly frustrated and mad.

As a result of this interaction, Marcus Smart was ejected from the Celtics-Hawks game. Trae Young was also slapped with a technical foul for his involvement. Malcolm Brodgon replaced Smart for the game, and Boston ended up taking the victory against Atlanta.

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