Dillon Brooks Ejected for Flagrant 2

Dillon Brooks was ejected in the third quarter of the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Denver Nuggets. The incident happened when Brooks made contact with Jamal Murray.

Brooks took a fadeaway shot attempt. While falling backward, he extended his right leg and struck Murray in the groin area. After reviewing the play, referees ruled the offensive foul a flagrant 2, and that call resulted in an automatic red card.

Murray stood out with 39 points. After the game, Murray, who was defending his opponent, said he thought Brooks did not move intentionally. Murray said Brooks may have exaggerated his fall a little while shooting, but he believed Brooks did not really want to hit him.

Before he was ejected, Brooks had made 9 of 12 shots for 22 points. His performance ended early in a game his team lost.