Carmelo Anthony karate chops Thabo Sefolosha square in the jaw, gets ejected

Joe Rodgers

Carmelo Anthony karate chops Thabo Sefolosha square in the jaw, gets ejected image

Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Hawks after a Flagrant 2 foul.

Anthony hit Atlanta's Thabo Sefolosha in the face with his right arm while going up for a rebound in the second quarter. Sefolosha responded with a shove, sparking a jawing match between the two teams. 

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Anthony, who has 10 career ejections, twice as many as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined, finished with 10 points, five rebounds, one assist Wednesday. He could be subject for a suspension Friday against New Orleans.

Joe Rodgers