Brooks and Middleton’s Behavior Draws NBA’s Ire
The NBA has taken action against Memphis Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks and Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton for their on-court behavior. The league stated that both players “directed inappropriate language toward a game official and publicly criticized the officiating.” This resulted in their ejection from the game with only 38 seconds remaining. The game ended with a victory for the Bucks, with a final score of 128-119.
Controversy Surrounding a Flopping Call
The incident occurred when Brooks disputed a flopping call made on him during the game. According to Brooks, the referees missed a crucial call and instead opted to label his move as a flop. While both Brooks and Middleton were pursuing the ball, Brooks believed that a foul should have been called on the Buck player. As a result of his objection, Brooks received his second technical foul, leading to an automatic ejection.
Brooks Voices Frustration with the Officials
Expressing his dissatisfaction after the game, Brooks voiced his frustration with the referees’ decision. He criticized their failure to make calls when they were in a prime position to do so, only to make questionable calls like the flop in the final minute. Brooks vehemently disagreed with the referee’s assessment, stating that his intention was to protect himself and avoid any unnecessary collision with fans or the court floor. He argued that the call was unwarranted and insisted that the referee should not be officiating their games.
Brooks’ History with Technical Fouls
This incident marks the ninth technical foul that Brooks has received this season, placing him behind only Draymond Green in the league standings. Last season, Green held the top spot in this category. The NBA has been closely monitoring technical fouls and player behavior, and Brooks’ frequent offenses have not gone unnoticed.
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