After Brooks and Smith exchanged elbows, Phoenix forward Isaiah Livers lost the ball. As Smith dribbled in transition, his right arm swung back and struck Brooks in the face. Offensive foul. Smith was incredulous. As Brooks lined up at the foul line, Smith pleaded his case with official Scott Twardoski. “That’s terrible,” Smith said. Udoka sent big man Steven Adams into the game for Smith. Frustrated, Smith jogged to the Houston bench. As he passed Udoka, he explained what happened. “He grabbed my arm,” Smith said, referring to Brooks. Once again, Brooks had gotten in the head of an opponent. Even one who knows him well.
New York Times
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