CHICAGO — Jason Kidd’s night Saturday lasted just 6 minutes and 16 seconds.
The Mavericks coach was ejected from Dallas’ game in Chicago just over six minutes into the first quarter after receiving double technical fouls from official Scott Foster.
Kidd attempted to call a timeout to issue a coach’s challenge for a goaltending call that went against Mavericks guard Max Christie. The fourth-year guard blocked a layup attempt by Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu just before the ball touched the backboard, which is likely why Kidd desired to challenge the play.
There was a stoppage in play, but Kidd wasn’t allowed to challenge the play. He expressed his frustration with Foster and received two consecutive technical fouls, leading to his first ejection in nearly four years.
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Mavericks associate head coach Frank Vogel served as Dallas’ interim head coach with Kidd ejected. Dallas trailed 18-13 at the time of Kidd’s exit.
It’s not every day that you see Kidd getting ejected from a game. The last time he was booted from a game was on Dec. 19, 2022 in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Mavericks were already without Anthony Davis, PJ Washington and Brandon Williams, along with several players who will miss an extended amount of the regular season.
Losing their coach for 3.5 quarters is just the latest in a constant string of losses.
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The Mavericks are 4–14 this season when Davis is not in the lineup.
The Mavs’ trade deadline hopes of getting something back for the oft-injured Davis have blown up in their faces.
The Mavericks used to have a couple of options. On Thursday, they dwindled to none.
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