Saturday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies was an interesting one.
After his big rant against LeBron James, Dillon Brooks was under the spotlight for this game.
The player engaged in back-and-forths with James before getting ejected from the match.
Right at the start of the third quarter, Brooks reached to try to get a steal from James but ended up hitting his rival in the groin area.
Dillon Brooks was ejected after receiving a flagrant 2 for this hit to LeBron. pic.twitter.com/LL9CLRAryy
— ESPN (@espn) April 23, 2023
Referees decided to eject Brooks from the game, leaving the Grizzlies in a more complex position.
As usual, NBA fans had something to say about this, with some supporting LeBron and others criticizing the decision.
If you was that hurt how were you able to get up and shoot. Biggest flopper/actor pic.twitter.com/CI1QaeL1yV
— SCH (@Kaizen06) April 23, 2023
This shouldn’t be an ejection… I hate Brooks too but come on now…
— Sean Emerson (@barbellbarber_) April 23, 2023
Lebron using his acting skills on the court to get back at Brooks for calling him old 😂 I’m all for this one.
— Josh Zawistoski (@JoshZawistoski) April 23, 2023
BROOKS SAID LEBRON’S LEGACY ENDS WITH BRONNY JR
— AN0N BETTING (@ANON_BETTING) April 23, 2023
This is an ejection? He was trying for a steal on the ball and accidentally hit someone below the belt! What am I missing? @NBA
— Curtis Garretson (@CurtisGarretson) April 23, 2023
This was a painful decision for the Grizzlies, but in the end, they started playing better.
Ja Morant had the chance to get his team closer with his incredible performance, but he couldn’t get it done.
Following the game, Morant said the NBA might suspend Brooks given how they’ve treated the player before.
However, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN has reported that the league won’t punish Brooks any further.
The NBA has reviewed Dillon Brooks’ flagrant 2 foul on LeBron James and there will be no additional penalty, sources tell ESPN. League reviews all flagrant fouls.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 23, 2023
This is great for Memphis, but they still need to make adjustments if they want to take Game 4.
The Lakers were too much for them this Saturday, and they looked frustrated with the development of the game.
Brooks is an important part of this team, but if he keeps hurting them, it’ll be hard for the Grizzlies to transcend this season.
Game 4 is scheduled for Monday, and many expect a way better game to define if the Lakers take the 3-1 lead or they head back to Memphis with the series tied.
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