Phoenix Suns’ Markieff Morris ejected in 2nd quarter vs. New York Knicks

Jan 14, 2014, 3:53 AM | Updated: 5:03 am

Phoenix Suns reserve forward Markieff Morris looked to rebound from his first scoreless game of the season as entered Monday’s game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

However, he didn’t give himself much of a chance to put that memory behind him, as he was ejected for two technical fouls in the second quarter against the Knicks.

Morris, who had an 0-for-4 night in only eight minutes of action against Detroit on Saturday, scored just two points on 1-of-5 shooting and grabbed two rebounds while playing nine minutes before being ejected in New York.

The third-year forward was whistled for his first technical foul after being called for traveling 16 seconds into the second period. Not even three minutes later, the referees called another tech on him after guard J.R. Smith fouled him on a shot.

Morris was due to shoot two free throws, but with his ejection, New York got to choose which Suns player they wanted to shoot the two shots in his place. Knicks head coach Mike Woodson elected little-used center Slava Kravstov to shoot the free throws in Morris’ absence.

Twitter user Jonah Kaner shared this photo of the Knicks coach after he chose Kravstov to go to the free throw line with the Suns down 13:

Kravstov hit one of the two tosses and stayed on the floor for a few seconds — but didn’t even log a full minute of playing time.

In case you’re wondering, Morris didn’t switch jerseys with his identical twin and teammate, Marcus, so that he could see more time on the court — as they reportedly tried to do in games before the two of them hit the college level.

Marcus Morris had a solid game against the Knicks, posting 12 points and two rebounds on 4-of-9 shooting, but the Suns fell 98-96 in overtime.

Markieff Morris now has eight technical fouls on the year, meaning he’s halfway to the mark where the league automatically suspends players one game for too many violations.

New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin (3) protects the ball from Phoenix Suns' Miles Plumlee (22) and Gerald Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a 3-point basket over Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' J.R. Smith (8) drives past Phoenix Suns' Miles Plumlee (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Phoenix Suns' Markieff Morris (11) is defended by New York Knicks' Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa (10), of Brazil, drives past New York Knicks' Andrea Bargnani (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' J.R. Smith (8) drives past Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa (10), of Brazil, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Raymond Felton (2) drives past Phoenix Suns' Miles Plumlee (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) drives past Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green (14) and Channing Frye (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' J.R. Smith (8) drives past Phoenix Suns' Miles Plumlee (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Phoenix Suns' Miles Plumlee (22) shoots over New York Knicks' Andrea Bargnani (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) drives past Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green (14) and Channing Frye (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Raymond Felton (2) shoots over Phoenix Suns' Miles Plumlee (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a 3-point basket over Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic (1) shoots over New York Knicks' Andrea Bargnani (77) during the overtime period of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin (3) defends Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic (1) during the overtime period of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin (3) dunks the ball in front of Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic (1) and Marcus Morris (15) during the overtime period of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) is defended by Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker (17) during the overtime period of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek calls out to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa (10) drives past New York Knicks' Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin, left, and teammate Raymond Felton, right, celebrate with Carmelo Anthony, after Felton hit a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin (3) defends Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York.Martin was called for a foul on the play. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Amar'e Stoudemire (1) and Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker (17) fight for control of the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa, right, of Brazil, drives past New York Knicks' Amar'e Stoudemire (1) to score during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin (3) moves to block a shot by Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in New York. The Knicks won the game 98-96. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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