Instead, the contest was marred by an altercation between Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson and Mercury star Brittney Griner. Both were ejected with 18.8 seconds to play in the first half after a conversation between the two following a free-throw box out escalated in front of the Phoenix bench.

In a dramatic turn of events during the recent Sparks vs. Mercury game, Brittney Griner was ejected following a physical altercation. The incident has sparked widespread discussion, and fans are wondering what exactly happened.

The WNBA has been contentious the entire summer. Most of this season’s headlines have centered on phenomenal rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, but Tuesday night two newcomers “entered the ring.” Phoenix Suns star Brittney Griner and Los Angeles Sparks standout rookie Rickea Jackson got in a scuffle at the end of the first half.

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was having a productive night against the Los Angeles Sparks, but her time on the court was ultimately cut short due to an ejection. During the final 18 seconds of the first half between the Mercury and Sparks,