Watch Raymond Felton strike Steven Adams' midsection in scuffle

There were no pre-game shenanigans between the Thunder and Mavericks on Thursday, but tempers continued to flare throughout Game 3.

While battling Steven Adams in the paint for rebounding position at the 7:18 mark in the third, Raymond Felton took offense to a forearm shiver from Adams that clipped him in the mouth.

With the Mavs trailing by 17 points, Felton let his frustrations get the best of him, and overreacted in his retaliation, striking Adams in the midsection:

The two were issued double-technicals, with Felton surprisingly avoiding ejection despite making clear, intentional contact with Adams.

The Thunder crushed the Mavs, 131-102, and the bad blood should only continue over the next two (plus) games.

Jovan Buha covers the NBA for FOX Sports. Follow him on Twitter: @jovanbuha.