Brooks kicks Murray, ejected from Suns' loss after flagrant foul 2 — SkimNews
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- Dillon Brooks was ejected Friday night after his right leg made contact with Jamal Murray’s groin during a third-quarter turnaround jumper; officials reviewed the play and upgraded an offensive foul to a flagrant 2, which mandates ejection.
- Jamal Murray writhed in pain on the court after the kick, got up, stayed in the game and ultimately finished with 39 points.
- Jamal Murray said he did not believe the kick was intentional, adding that “he might have flopped a little bit,” while describing Brooks as a “buddy” and noting they are teammates on the Canadian national team.
- Dillon Brooks had led Phoenix with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting when he was ejected.
- Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 127-120 on Friday night despite Murray remaining in the game after absorbing the kick.
Why it matters: Denver finished with a 127-120 win and a 39-point game from Murray, who remained in the contest after absorbing the kick. Phoenix lost Brooks, its leading scorer with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting at ejection, leaving him unavailable for the rest of the game.
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