Dёmin shoves Brooks in Suns–Nets late-game dust-up

Dёmin shoves Brooks in Suns–Nets late-game dust-up

In a tightly contested and increasingly chippy matchup on Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns edged the Brooklyn Nets 106‑102 in Phoenix — but the final minutes were overshadowed by a heated on‑court confrontation that drew multiple technical fouls and sparked debate among fans and analysts. Trailing late, the Suns regained the lead at 104‑102 after [Dillon Brooks ] hit two critical free throws with about 1:23 remaining.  What followed was a scramble for a loose ball and a moment that quickly became the center of attention. The Shove That Ignited the Scuffle With both teams battling underneath the basket, Suns forward Royce O’Neale had secured a steal and triggered a loose‑ball tussle.  As Brooks and Nets forward Ziaire Williams wrestled for position after the whistle, Brooklyn’s Egor Dëmin unexpectedly pushed Brooks , knocking him to the floor.  That shove — which came during a dead‑ball situation — triggered a small on‑court melee involving players from both squads as officials and assistant co…