NBA fans react to Dillon Brooks elbowing Ja Morant in Grizzlies-Rockets

The Memphis Grizzlies, coming off a season-opening win against the Utah Jazz, made a trip south to take on the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The Rockets suffered a loss to the Charlotte Hornets to start their season, so this is a good opportunity for the Grizzlies to get a solid road win and start the season 2-0.

Midway through the first quarter, which ended tied at 38 apiece, former Grizzlies and current Rockets forward Dillon Brooks faked with Ja Morant guarding him and elbowed him while the Grizzlies guard was in the air. .

Naturally, fans across the league, and specifically from both clubs, had a strong reaction to the move by the two former teammates.

Via @Sean_Barnard1: “It would be shocking if Dillon Brooks wasn’t ejected from this game at the end”

Via @Listogetsit: “That’s not right”

Via @GeniusLoner: “We knew he was gone sooner or later lol”

Via @CLIPPERSIN7: “He’s just making contact, give him the benefit of the doubt”

Via @purplipton: “they used to be brothers too, that’s crazy”

The Rockets and Grizzlies will fight for position in the Western Conference this season. Both teams entered the year with high expectations, making their head-to-head matchups especially important.

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