Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault did not agree with the ejection of his players following a brawl in the first half of their 132–111 win against the Washington Wizards. Three Thunder players were ejected from the game, including Ajay Mitchell, Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace.
Daigneault addressed the ejection during his postgame media availability.
"After talking to him and seeing it at halftime, I disagreed with his decision," Daigneault said. "But, I've worked with John Goble for a long time, and he's worked with me on this. And we agreed to disagree, and both moved on. So, that's all I can say about it."
Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40 points on 17-of-27 shooting and seven assists led the defending champions as they extended their win streak to 11. All-Star Chet Holmgren finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks, and Jared McCain led the bench with 18 points, including four threes.
Thunder did not visit the White House due to 'timing issues'
The defending champion Thunder did not go to meet President Donald Trump at the White House, a traditional meeting for NBA champions. According to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic, the Thunder explained why it would not be visiting in the following statement before the match against the Wizards.
"We have been in contact with the White House, and we are appreciative and grateful for the communication they have had, but the timing was not right," the Oklahoma City Thunder said in a statement.
Marc Daigneault and the Thunder will continue their five-game road trip when they face the 76ers on Monday.
