Dillon Brooks Fined $25K for Lewd Gesture Amidst Career-Best Scoring Run

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for making a "lewd gesture" on the court during Thursday's 133-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The incident, described as a "crotch chop" from the floor after an off-balance shot, occurred with 54 seconds left in the first half. This marks Brooks' 105th career fine, though most are for technical fouls. Brooks had a standout performance in the game, scoring 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting, continuing one of the best runs of his career. He is averaging 20.3 points in his first season with the Suns, who are off to an 8-5 start. Brooks joined the team last offseason in the Kevin Durant trade and has dealt with a core muscle strain this season.