Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković had a major meltdown during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, resulting in his first career ejection after receiving two technical fouls for berating officials over a no-call. The incident, which delighted the Memphis crowd and the Grizzlies, occurred as the Raptors suffered a 155-126 loss, bringing their record to 7-24. Assistant coach Pat Delany emphasized the team’s need to play at a higher standard following the outburst by Rajaković, who previously received a $25,000 fine for criticizing officials in a previous season.
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