As the game intensified, tensions escalated after Huerter inadvertently caught Finney-Smith with an elbow above the left eye. The contact appeared unintentional, yet it provoked a swift reaction from Finney-Smith, who retaliated with a two-handed shove that sent Huerter off balance. The referees, recognizing the escalating conflict, quickly moved to assess the situation, with players from both teams engaging in heated exchanges.