Mar 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) reacts after scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks ejected for flagrant two on Gary Payton II

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 5/3/22

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks got a firsthand view of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green being ejected in Game 1 of their playoff series over the weekend.

Early in Game 2 Tuesday evening , Brooks attempted to block a layup attempt from Warriors guard Gary Payton II. In the process, he hit Payton in the head.

Dillon Brooks was ejected for this flagrant 2 on Gary Payton.

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Brooks ultimately received a flagrant two and was ejected from the game less than three minutes into the first quarter.

At the very least, it seems like officials in this series are calling it consistently.

With Golden State leading 1-0 after a dramatic Game 1 win, losing Brooks for the remainder of Tuesday’s outing could prove to be big. He’s Memphis’ best perimeter defender and averaged 18.4 points during the regular season.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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