Two NBA players got into a fight because they were "hit in the dangerous place", one was suspended

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell and Memphis Grizzlies player Dillon Brooks needed to be separated after the two players got into a scuffle.

From a normal basketball collision, Brooks fell on Mitchell's leg then swung his arm into the opponent's "sensitive" area.In response, Mitchell threw the ball straight at Brooks and the two rushed in. together.

Fortunately, everything was brought under control in time and the fight did not spread to the stands or involve the substitutes.

After reviewing the situation, the referees decided to disqualify both. Dillon Brooks was expelled for a level 2 unsportsmanlike foul (flagrant-2), while Donovan Mitchell was penalized for two consecutive technical fouls.

It is not surprising that Donovan Mitchell frankly criticized the opponent for his bad behavior, saying that Dillon Brooks has always been such a bad player.

“It was his nature. We've seen that happen so many times, not just with us but with other teams," Mitchell said in a post-match interview.

“The league should not tolerate and have room for such actions. As for me and him personally, we've faced each other for many years. Honestly, he can't do anything to me."

As for the Memphis Grizzlies player, Dillon Brooks refused to answer all questions related to the incident.

After reviewing the entire situation and the reactions of the two teams, the NBA supervisory board decided to cool down both Dillons Brooks and Donovan Mitchell.

More specifically, Brooks will be banned from playing for 1 match for unsportsmanlike behavior, and Mitchell will be fined $20,000 USD for quarreling and inciting an opponent.