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LeBron–Dillon Brooks Confrontation Escalates in Lakers–Suns; James T’d Up for Grabbing Ref, Brooks Ejected

Officials issued James an unsportsmanlike technical for contacting a referee during the dispute.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after defeating the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 4, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
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Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts in front of a referee during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The flashpoint began early in the third quarter with the game tied 64–64 when Dillon Brooks’ accidental touch sent the ball into LeBron James.
  • James confronted Brooks, grabbed and shoved a referee while arguing, and received a technical foul.
  • Brooks had an earlier technical and was later ejected after a second technical for chest-bumping James during a stoppage.
  • Rui Hachimura and game officials intervened to restrain James as players were separated.
  • Video of the sequence spread quickly on social media, including a widely shared clip from Underdog NBA.