**NBA Players Ejected and Suspended After Brawl Breaks Out Between Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks**
In a shocking turn of events, three NBA players were ejected and suspended after a brawl broke out between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. The incident highlighted the high-energy and intense nature of professional sports, where competitiveness and emotions can sometimes get the best of players.
**The Incident**
The altercation began when Dallas Mavericks forward Najee Marshall was called for an offensive foul while being guarded by Daniel Gafford. Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic confronted Marshall, striking him in the head with open hands. Marshall swiftly retaliated with a punch, which sent Nurkic to the ground. Washington then stepped in, pushing Nurkic to the ground, before the teams were separated. The referee immediately ejected all three players from the game.
“I don’t know what led up to this. All the details,” Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said.
**Suspended Players**
* Jusuf Nurkic (Phoenix Suns): 3-game suspension
* Najee Marshall (Dallas Mavericks): 4-game suspension
* P.J. Washington (Dallas Mavericks): 1-game suspension
**Reaction from Coaches**
“I think this level of bickering is bad for our team, bad for anybody individually and bad for our league,” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said. NBA games are won on the court, but this incident shows how even the smallest actions can escalate into something bigger.
“I don’t think anyone likes brawls, but when you’re playing at this level of competition, sometimes things happen,” Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd added. “Just protecting each other — that’s it. Emotions can be high, so our guys are going to protect each other.
**Fox News Sports**
The brawl did not seem to affect Dallas’ performance, as they went on to win 98-89 on the road. However, it will be interesting to see how this incident affects their performance moving forward, especially with Luka Doncic sidelined for a month due to a calf strain.
**Conclusion**
NBA brawls are never a good thing, but in this case, at least the players were ejected and suspended. As the NBA season continues, fans will be watching closely to see how these games unfold and whether the intensity and competitiveness of the games contributes to more incidents in the future.
**FAQs**
Q: What caused the `brawl between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks?`
A: The altercation was sparked by a call made by the referees against the Dallas Mavericks.
Q: Which players were suspended and for how many games?
A: Jusuf Nurkic (Phoenix Suns) will miss three games, while Najee Marshall (Dallas Mavericks) is suspended for four games, and P.J. Washington (Dallas Mavericks) for one game.
Q: What are the consequences of the brawl for the teams involved?
A: The incident has no unknown impact on the game’s result, as Dallas won 98-89, but it remains to be seen how the ejections and suspensions will affect the teams’ performance moving forward.
