Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected during a 127-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, October 31, 2026, after a third-quarter flagrant foul 2 involving Jamal Murray. Brooks led the Suns with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting prior to his departure from the game.
The incident occurred in the third quarter when Brooks attempted a turnaround jumper with Murray guarding him. As Brooks fell backward, he kicked his right leg forward and made contact with Murray in the groin. Murray writhed in pain on the court for a few moments before getting up and remaining in the game, ultimately finishing with 39 points. Initially called for an offensive foul, officials reviewed the play and upgraded it to a flagrant 2, resulting in an automatic ejection.
Postgame Reaction and Teammate Relationship
Speaking after the game, Murray addressed the contact and dismissed the idea that the play was malicious, noting that he and Brooks share a close bond as teammates on the Canadian national team.
Dillon Brooks EJECTED for kicking Jamal Murray in the NUTS! pic.twitter.com/NTXZT7Lo4L
“No, of course not,” Murray said. “He’s shooting the ball. I mean, he might have flopped a little bit, but I don’t think he’s really trying to kick me in the [groin].”
Murray also emphasized that the two players are “buddies,” which helped contextualize the on-court collision after the review concluded.
Matchup Outcome and Statistics
Despite Brooks pacing the Phoenix offense with his 22 points earlier in the contest, the Suns were unable to secure the victory against Denver. The final score settled at 127-120 in favor of the Nuggets, while Murray contributed heavily to the winning effort with his 39-point performance.
Officials utilized the video review process to evaluate the severity of the contact, shifting the initial ruling to the flagrant 2 infraction that abruptly ended Brooks’ night on the floor.
