PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Friday night in a 127-120 loss to 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.
Dillon Brooks ejected after getting a Flagrant 2 on this jump shot. You be the judge? @azfamily https://t.co/QEFVeK58XZ
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Brooks was called for an offensive foul and Murray was writhing in pain on the court for a few moments before eventually getting up and staying in the game. The officials reviewed the play and upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2, which is an automatic ejection.
Brooks was leading the Suns with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting at the time of his ejection.
