Dillon Brooks had plenty to say after the Suns’ 125-114 loss to the Thunder, and most of his frustration was aimed at the whistles.
In his latest media availability on Tuesday, Brooks argued that Oklahoma City players are getting the benefit of the doubt from referees, especially when it comes to flopping. He said the officials appear to have certain players marked in a way that affects how calls are made.
“Refs talk and I think they have like a list of floppers. I think OKC flops a lot, but they don’t get called for it because they got a pedigree. It’s all pick and choose, and you got to realize that refs are human, they’re not robots, so they’re going to see what they see and call what they call.”
Brooks also went back to a foul from the previous game, saying he took issue with how it was handled by Tony. He felt the call should have gone both ways.
“That was the one call I didn't agree with Tony last game giving me a technical and not giving the other player a technical as well.”
He didn’t stop there. Brooks also pushed back on the way flagrant fouls are being handled and said the game should be recognized for what it is.
“I don't know if we're just relying on the flagrents but you know this is a physical game man. This is basketball.”
On the floor, Brooks did his part in the loss, finishing with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block while hitting 3 three-pointers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 26 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks.
It was the first game for the Thunder after the injury to Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren also sat out.
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