NBA suspends Dillon Brooks for one game for groin strike, Donovan Mitchell draws fine for retaliation
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one Game after striking Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell in the groin during Cleveland's 128-113 win over Memphis on Thursday night. The league announced the punishment on Friday, with Mitchell receiving a $20,00 fine for his role in the ensuing altercation. The following was released by the NBA . pic.twitter.com/NvSOrOpCzZ — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 3, 2023 Following the game, both Mitchell and Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff called the incident a cheap shot and questioned Brooks' character. Brooks was going up for a layup with just under six minutes remaining in the third quarter, but his attempt was altered by Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley and headed out of bounds. Mitchell was trying to save the ball, but Brooks, who was on the ground, hit him in the groin. Mitchell responded by thro...