Suns' Brooks Ejected After Clutch Three, Cleared Despite Achilles Soreness

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected from Sunday's game after hitting a go-ahead three-pointer with 12.2 seconds left and then chest-bumping LeBron James, earning his second technical foul. Brooks, cleared to play despite left Achilles soreness, finished with 18 points on 4-of-7 shooting from deep, including 11 points in the final 7:44 of the Suns' rally. LeBron James commented on the clash, stating, 'It's the NBA, no boys allowed.' Since returning from a groin injury, Brooks has averaged 22.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.1 threes, and 1.2 steals in 31.3 minutes over 16 games.