May 3, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) walks off the court after a flagrant two foul was call on him during the first half in game two of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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FOX Sports’ Skip Bayless was stunned that Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies was ejected following his hit on Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors in Game 2.
Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies was highlighted by the ejection of Draymond Green, which caused a debate on Twitter. Sure enough, there was another ejection that highlighted Game 2.
In the first half, Gary Payton II of the Warriors attempted a layup, but was struck in the head by the arm of Dillon Brooks. Referees issued a flagrant 2 foul on Brooks, resulting in his ejection.
One individual who was not happy about the call was Fox Sports’ Skip Bayless, who made some shocking allegations through numerous tweets.
Skip Bayless believes refs gifted series to Warriors following Dillon Brooks ejection
WHAT??!!! ABSURD!!! THAT WAS BARELY A FLAGRANT 1. NOW DILLON BROOKS IS EJECTED??? IS THIS SOME KIND OF WEIRD MAKEUP CALL FOR THE DRAYMOND FLAGRANT 2??? THIS IS A JOKE. I DIDN’T WANT DRAYMOND EJECTED, LET ALONE THIS TRAVESTY.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 4, 2022
Well, that’s it, the refs just made sure America’s darling Steph advances to play the Suns.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 4, 2022
Obviously Dillon Brooks is the primary defender on Steph and always bothers him and makes him work for his looks. Now Steph is shooting fish in a barrel. Thanks, NBA!
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 4, 2022
From calling the flagrant 2 on Brooks a makeup call for the Green ejection in Game 1, to accusing the referees of ensuring the Warriors advance to the Western Conference Finals to take on the Phoenix Suns, Bayless was not happy.
While Brooks was ejected, Payton suffered a left elbow injury as a result of the contact. Payton was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said during an interview with TNT that the play by Brooks “wasn’t physical” and called it “dirty.”
Skip responded to Kerr saying the play by Brooks was dirty by calling the Warriors “soft.”
Despite Bayless claims of the referees helping out the Warriors, the Grizzlies entered the locker room with a 56-51 halftime lead.
