Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio and Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo got into it during Monday night’s game.
Campazzo appeared to take out Rubio’s leg while closing out on a 3-point shot in the corner.
Rubio took exception to the contact and got into the Denver guard’s face.
Frustrations flare up between Ricky Rubio and Facundo Campazzo.#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/8w8sjKavwt
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) October 26, 2021
Several Cavaliers players rushed to Rubio’s defense after the incident.
The Cavs are looking for their second straight win in tonight’s matchup.
Cleveland was leading Denver 95-80 with 3:38 remaining in the fourth quarter.
On the night, Rubio has seven points, six assists and four rebounds at the 3:38 mark in the final quarter.
