Dillon Brooks ejected from preseason game for striking opponent in groin
Houston Rockets guard Dillon Brooks was ejected from the game Tuesday night after striking an opponent in the groin in his preseason debut. Brooks was ejected with 5:06 left in the third quarter of the Rockets' game against the Indiana Pacers. He was whistled for two malicious fouls after hitting Pacers center Daniel Seth in the groin while in coverage. The hit was clearly intentional and Brooks was immediately ejected. He finished with two points and one rebound in five minutes of play. Brooks is known for his physical play, but the hit was over the line. It's unclear if Brooks will be suspended by the NBA for the attack. This is the latest in a series of incidents involving Brooks. In March, Brooks was ejected from the Grizzlies' Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers for striking LeBron James in the groin. Brooks also has a history of technical fouls and ejections. In March, he was suspended for one game after picking up his 18th techni