Nick Young got HEATED during a rec league championship game on Wednesday -- where he had to be held back during an on-court altercation ... and eventually forfeited the game.
The former Lakers star was hoopin' at the 1st Place Sports Complex in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday for the league championship ... and they were killin' it until things went south.
We're told Nick's team was up 14 in the 2nd half when an argument broke out over a foul call and things escalated quickly.
Some words were said and Nick got angry -- to the point where his teammates had to hold him back from a possible fight.