Brooks ejected in Grizzlies' Game 3 loss for hitting LeBron in groin
Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks was addressed a flagrant-2 foul and ejected in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers for hitting LeBron James in the groin in the opening moments of the second half.
Dillon Brooks was ejected after receiving a flagrant 2 for this hit to LeBron. pic.twitter.com/LL9CLRAryy
— ESPN (@espn) April 23, 2023
Brooks made headlines Thursday by calling James "old" following a Memphis victory in Game 2. The pair briefly met prior to Saturday's contest, and the Canadian was subject to constant boos by Lakers faithful.
Under much scrutiny, Brooks struggled before being tossed, scoring just seven points on 3-of-13 shooting from the field. James, meanwhile, finished with 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting while adding nine rebounds, five assists, a block, and a steal in the Lakers' 111-101 victory.
Los Angeles jumped out to a 35-9 advantage after the first quarter. It tied the largest lead after one quarter in NBA playoff history and marked the lowest point total by any team in a quarter all season.