A shot from below led to some shoving between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
Dillon Brooks appeared to hit Donovan Mitchell below the belt, prompting the Cavs guard to throw the basketball at him point blank.
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Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to pass the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 2, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
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It’s unclear if any punches were thrown, but the two struggled to the ground, however, not before fellow players and trainers tried to break them up.
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Both players were ejected from the game.
The game had been physical all night, and words were exchanged again a few minutes later. But Cavs coach JB Bickerstaff said he didn’t want to get involved in the Grizzlies’ «games.»
«Dillon Brooks’ play is what it is. Guys have to fend for themselves,» Bickerstaff told the TNT broadcast after the third quarter. «We have to make sure we keep our composure and keep fighting.»
Thursday marked the second meeting between the two teams: The Grizzlies rallied on Jan. 18, 115-114.
Mitchell was a conference rival to Memphis when he was a member of the Utah Jazz, and he certainly has had the Grizzlies’ number: Mitchell is 10-4 against Memphis in his career and 8-2 in games Brooks has played.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, shoots at Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Cleveland.
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Brooks had nine points, two rebounds and one assist before being ejected, while Mitchell had six points, four boards and three assists.