Overview
- Dillon Brooks received a Flagrant 1 early in Game 1 on Sunday after striking Chet Holmgren in the face while chasing a loose ball.
- Before the opening tip, Brooks refused to let Holmgren touch the game ball for about 13 seconds until crew chief Mark Davis intervened.
- Oklahoma City led 65-44 at halftime and cruised to a 119-84 win that put Phoenix down 0-1 in the first-round series.
- Holmgren said he did not take the stunt personally and described Brooks’ behavior as part of his on-court persona.
- Game 2 is Wednesday, with attention on whether Brooks’ physical style draws more penalties.