In the play-in game, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was ejected for two technical fouls, and the team lost to the Orlando Magic 95-120.

With 4 minutes and 47 seconds left in the game, Young was assessed a technical foul for passing the ball hard toward referee James Williams, and then kicked the ball away with his foot and was ejected for delaying the ball to referee Pat Fraher.

After the game, Young said in an interview that his emotions were not just due to personal dissatisfaction, but to fight for the respect his teammates deserve. Young said: "Sometimes I vent my emotions to the referee, not only for myself, but also for my teammates."

"I saw Dyson Daniels out there fighting, and he might not be a household name yet, but he deserves the same respect as any other player. If it's a foul, it should be called. That's what I thought at the time."

In addition, Yang also mentioned that the opponent's physical confrontation has exceeded the scope of normal games, saying: "They are a physically tough team. I won't say they are dirty players, but many rounds are no longer basketball games, which makes me frustrated."

Despite being ejected, Yang was not discouraged. He promised to be more calm in the next game: "I will not let the referee affect my emotions. The next game is a must-win game, and I will be ready."