Suns' Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets' Jamal Murray in the groin
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Friday night against the Denver Nuggets for kicking Jamal Murray in the groin.Brooks attempted a turnaround jumper in the third quarter with Murray guarding, and when Brooks fell backward he kicked his right leg forward, making contact with Murray.
In a heated NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets, Phoenix forward Dillon Brooks was ejected for a flagrant foul against Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. The incident occurred during the third quarter when Brooks attempted a turnaround jumper, resulting in him kicking Murray in the groin area. Initially called for an offensive foul, the officials upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2 after reviewing the play, leading to Brooks' immediate ejection from the game.
Despite the ejection, Murray managed to stay in the game and continued to play. Brooks had been leading the Suns with 22 points prior to the incident, shooting 9-of-12 from the field.
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