Dillon Brooks, Kelly Oubre exchange words after physical play
Dillon Brooks is usually the one stirring the potbut Saturday night at the Footprint Center provided a rare twist. During the physical fight between Phoenix Suns and the Philadelphia 76ers, did Kelly Oubre Jr. who seemingly sparked a heated exchange with the NBA’s chief instigator.
Dillon Brooks and Kelly Oubre had a few words for each other after this play 👀pic.twitter.com/EUdA6huI8s
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 8, 2026
The veteran forwards tangled in a high-intensity second-half streak. Doc Brooks usually enjoys playing the “villain” role.observers noted that Oubre was the primary vocal aggressor this time around.
The two stars shared a few choice words before teammates intervened, adding another chapter to a game defined by stubbornness and trash. Brooks and Joel Embiid were also seen taking a knee throughout the night, but Oubre’s outburst caught fans off guard just because Brooks wasn’t the one who started it.
On the field, Dillon Brooks was the lone bright spot for a Phoenix team that struggled to find its rhythm. He finished with a team-high 28 points, keeping the Suns competitive on a night when they shot 11-of-46 from beyond the arc. Despite his scoring and Devin Booker’s 21 points in his return from an ankle injury, the Suns couldn’t overcome Philly’s superstar duo.
Joel Embiid dominated the paint with 33 points and nine rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey added 29 points, including a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter to seal the Sixers’ 109-103 victory. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 18 of his points, ensuring his return to Phoenix resulted in a “V.”
The loss marks the third loss in four games for the Phoenix Suns, who are still trying to integrate Jalen Green back into the rotation. While the drama between Brooks and Aubrey provided some Hollywood-style entertainment, Phoenix will need to brush up on his marksmanship before his next outing.
2026-02-08 04:59:00
