As of publication, the Golden State Warriors held a double digit lead over the Orlando Magic late in the second quarter on Saturday evening, but the game had a little bit of fireworks to start off. Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. got into an altercation with Warriors wing Georges Niang early in the second period.

Wendell Carter Jr. and Georges Niang got into an altercation after this play.

Both players were handed a technical foul. pic.twitter.com/hnJuj6ufp3

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The incident occurred when Wendell Carter tried to push his way past Georges Niang while establishing deep position under the basket. Carter gave Niang a little shove while stepping in front of him, and Niang proceeded to wrap Carter up and grab onto him without making a play on the ball. Carter took offensive to it and both exchanged words before being separated by teammates and the officials. Both players were given technical fouls for the altercation.

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