PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns ahead Dillon Brooks was ejected Friday night time in a 127-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets for kicking Jamal Murray within the groin.
Brooks tried a turnaround jumper within the third quarter with Murray guarding, and when Brooks fell backward, he kicked his proper leg ahead, making contact with Murray.
Brooks was referred to as for an offensive foul, and Murray was writhing in ache on the courtroom for just a few moments earlier than finally getting up and staying within the recreation. The officers reviewed the play and upgraded the foul to a flagrant 2, which is an computerized ejection.
Murray, who completed with 39 factors, stated postgame that he did not consider the kick was intentional and that he and Brooks are “buddies.” They’re teammates on the Canadian nationwide group.
“No, in fact not,” Murray stated. “He is capturing the ball. I imply, he might need flopped just a little bit, however I do not suppose he is actually making an attempt to kick me within the [groin].”
Brooks was main the Suns with 22 factors on 9-of-12 capturing on the time of his ejection.
