Overview
- League review said Dillon Brooks created the contact on his go-ahead three by extending his left leg and knee toward LeBron James.
- Officials correctly issued Brooks a second technical for unsportsmanlike physical contact during a dead ball, leading to his ejection.
- The coach’s challenge on Devin Booker’s foul failed as the report cited contact to James’ right arm and wrist during his upward shooting motion.
- LeBron James made two of three free throws with three seconds left to give Los Angeles the decisive lead in a 116-114 victory.
- NBA insider posts and local coverage amplified the report’s conclusions as Suns fans voiced strong frustration on social media.