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The ejection took place while Brooks was attempting a turnaround jumper with
Ejection follows review of third-quarter incident
Following the review, the officiating crew upgraded the infraction to a Flagrant 2 foul, which carries an automatic ejection under league rules. Murray remained on the court for several moments appearing to be in significant pain, though he was eventually able to rise and continue participating in the remainder of the game.
At the time of his departure, Brooks had been a significant contributor for the Suns, leading the team with 22 points. He had been efficient from the field, connecting on 9 of his 12 shot attempts before the disqualification. The loss marks a challenging result for Phoenix, who were forced to navigate the final portion of the game without one of their primary offensive options.