The Sydney Kings’ 94-72 victory over the Perth Wildcats was overshadowed by a controversial ejection of legendary coach Brian Goorjian, who was tossed late in the third quarter after receiving two quick technical fouls.

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With Sydney leading 65-58, Goorjian was visibly frustrated with a call, stamping his feet in reaction. As he walked back toward the bench, referee’s issued him a technical foul for his non-verbal outburst. Shocked, Goorjian protested – only to be hit with a second technical and ejected from the game.

“I’ve been in it 40 years and I don’t remember ever being tossed – very rarely a technical,” Goorjian said postgame.

“I got a technical last game for asking about a call. Then tonight, I mean, again, I’m not going to defend myself, but you guys should watch it.

“He’s [the referee] over there, I’m facing the other way. I turn around, I’m shocked. I’ve done a lot more than that and not got a technical,” he added.

“Usually, as coaches, we all know where to tread. So if you’ve got one, it’s like – I’m not going to go there. But it was like, boom, boom, gone.”

Clearly frustrated, Goorjian lamented the lack of communication from officials leading up to the ejection.

“Not even a warning. No conversation with them during the whole game,” he said.

“To come out of that game like that, sit in here with my daughter who’s trembling during the fourth quarter – it was really hard to swallow.”

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Despite being forced to watch the final quarter from the locker room, Goorjian was pleased with his team’s dominant performance, which lifted the Kings to a 3-3 record.

“I enjoyed that on the television,” he said.

“I got to come in here, fire up a cigar, kick my feet up and watch the fourth. So I’m proud of the guys. I’m proud of my coaching staff, proud of the team – and especially proud of Kouat [Noi] on his 150th game. He hit a big shot, defended, rebounded – that was huge for him.”

Noi, who finished with six points, praised his coach’s passion and leadership.

“It just shows he has our back – he’s going to fight with us to the end,” Noi said.

“To go out there and get the win for him is huge. I couldn’t be more proud of the team.”