Fredette, Marbury involved in heated scuffle in CBA match

Shanghai Sharks took on Beikong Fly Dragons in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league on Friday night in a match-up marred by a confrontation between Stephon Marbury and Jimmer Fredette.

The American duo got into a scuffle in a closely-fought encounter at the end of the third quarter. Fredette, the Sharks' ex-New York Knick guard, was on the end of a hard challenge from Marbury that drew no call for fouls. The 28-year-old pushed the veteran in retaliation, sparking ugly scenes between the pair who had to be separated by teammates.

Fredette and Marbury are separated by their teammates.

Fredette was then penalized for the push and Marbury received a technical foul for the incident.

"It was a hard foul," the Beikong guard said after the match. "I mean they didn't call the foul so, you know, he got a little frustrated, and we bumped chests. That's just what happens. It's basketball."

In addition, Fredette said the square-off was down to their competitive nature.

Shanghai came out on top 123-119 in overtime. Fredette had a game-high 54 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, while Marbury could only manage four points, six rebounds and four assists.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)