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[Saba Sports News] Over the weekend, Duncan Robinson faced criticism from fans for a contentious action deemed “dirty” during a game. The Miami Heat’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, which ended 106-95 on Friday, was marred by a scuffle that drew league penalties, but it was Robinson’s tripping of Herb Jones that caught particular attention.
While on the ground at the Smoothie King Center, Robinson deliberately extended his right leg to trip or impede Jones, an act that didn’t go unnoticed by spectators who quickly labeled the maneuver as dirty.
This episode brought back memories of a recent clash between Robinson and Jaylen Brown of the Celtics, where Brown was accused by Robinson of a “dirty” play for yanking his arm—a claim that Brown countered by accusing Robinson of initiating contact.
This latest incident with Jones is likely to exacerbate the animosity Celtics fans hold towards Robinson, highlighting a pattern of contentious on-court behavior.