Ever because the Mavericks surprised the Suns within the 2022 playoffs, the 2 groups have shared a palpable disdain for each other.
The most recent chapter of their rivalry unfolded Friday, even with the 2 most important actors — Luka Doncic and Devin Booker — sidelined with accidents.
With 9:02 left within the third quarter of Dallas’ 98-89 victory, Suns middle Jusuf Nurkic acquired right into a tussle with Mavericks wings Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington, resulting in all three gamers being ejected.
The brawl escalated after Nurkic was referred to as for an offensive foul whereas guarded by Mavs massive man Daniel Gafford. Simply as Gafford fell to the ground, Marshall confronted Nurkic, who took an open-handed swing on the Mavericks ahead. As soon as Marshall responded with a punch of his personal, Washington stepped in and shoved Nurkic to the bottom. The groups needed to be separated by officers and coaches.
