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OKLAHOMA CITY – Grayson Allen’s ejection on Wednesday night wasn’t surprising, as in a moment of frustration, he threw Thunder star Chet Holmgren to the ground. Losing Allen to an avoidable moment struck at something deeper than a game that was getting out of hand.
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Dec 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix guard Grayson Allen (8) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Suns’ Grayson Allen ejected on Wednesday night:
Refs gave Grayson Allen a Flagrant 2 and ejected him from the game for this pic.twitter.com/wURRyD3Spk
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) December 11, 2025
Shai’s reaction to Chet getting pushed 😭
Grayson Allen was ejected after the play. pic.twitter.com/bpvZNAYYSd
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 11, 2025
Allen has spent this season redefining his reputation. He’s become one of the league’s most efficient volume shooters, a connective defender, and a stabilizing presence in lineups that rely on his spacing. Allen has had a reputation that has followed him since his college days at Duke University, and it shows in the way opposing crowds feel about him. Allen’s journey has been about evolution as he went from college antagonist to disciplined pro. Nights like this test whether that evolution is sustainable when games tighten and tensions spike.
Dec 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives between Phoenix guard Allen (8) and Mark Williams (15) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Phoenix fans felt the sting in real time. The Suns weren’t just eliminated from the NBA cup; they were demolished in it. Nationally, Allen’s ejection revived a familiar debate of how players with competitive edges walk the tightrope between fire and fallout. Phoenix needed all hands on deck after Devin Booker and Jalen Green were out due to injuries, and losing Allen hurt them that much more on Wednesday night.
Dec 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) drives past Phoenix guard Allen (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
