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NBA disqualifies basketball player “Memphis” Brooks for fighting with Mitchell from “Cleveland”

MOSCOW, February 4 – RIA Novosti. Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for fighting Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. twitter NBA.

The incident occurred during a team game in Cleveland on Thursday. The match ended with the hosts winning 128:113.

In the third quarter of the game, Brooks attacked Mitchell, kicking him in the groin area. Mitchell responded by throwing the ball back and pushing Brooks, after which a fight ensued, resulting in both players being sent off the field. The NBA recognized Brooks as the instigator of the conflict and sentenced him to one game suspension. Mitchell was fined $20,000 for participating in the fight.

Brooks will miss Memphis’ home game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, February 5.

Source: Ria

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