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11:56, 11-Nov-2017
Fredette, Marbury involved in heated scuffle in CBA match
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The Shanghai Sharks took on Beikong Fly Dragons in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league on Friday night in a match-up marred by a confrontation between Stephon Marbury and Jimmer Fredette.
The American duo got into a scuffle in a closely-fought encounter at the end of the third quarter. Fredette, the Sharks' ex-New York Knick guard, was on the end of a hard challenge from Marbury that drew no call for fouls. The 28-year-old pushed the veteran in retaliation, sparking ugly scenes between the pair who had to be separated by teammates.
Fredette and Marbury are separated by their teammates. /VCG Photo
Fredette and Marbury are separated by their teammates. /VCG Photo
Fredette was then penalized for the push and Marbury received a technical foul for the incident.
"It was a hard foul," the Beikong guard said after the match. "I mean they didn't call the foul so, you know, he got a little frustrated, and we bumped chests. That's just what happens. It's basketball."
In addition, Fredette said the square-off was down to their competitive nature.
Shanghai came out on top 123-119 in overtime. Fredette had a game-high 54 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, while Marbury could only manage four points, six rebounds and four assists.
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