Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniel engaged in a brutal fight during the Minnesota Timberwolves-Golden State Warriors game on Tuesday.
Thompson boxed out McDaniels on a defensive board, but the two didn't lose contact despite the ball advancing into the Timberwolves' court.
McDaniels held onto Thompson's arm while the latter tried getting a separation. Things escalated after Thompson held onto McDaniels' jersey. The T'Wolves forward did the same.
As their teammates got involved to separate the two, McDaniels tore apart Thompson's jersey. Here's the clip:
It was surprising to see things get heated in the first two minutes of the game, with the teams yet to record a field goal. Both players were ejected. Draymond Green also got involved and put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. He was next to get tossed.
The Timberwolves and Warriors are playing for the second time in two nights. Minnesota won the last game 116-110, handing the Dubs their third consecutive loss.
It's unclear why Klay Thompson would let tempers flare over a box out so early in their other game, but it may have something to do with the Warriors' dismal form.