MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Coach Steve Kerr accused Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks of breaking “the code” after he injured Gary Payton II by attacking him from behind as the Warriors guard attempted a layup Wednesday night during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Payton suffered a fracture to his left elbow and is scheduled to undergo an MRI Thursday to determine the severity of the injury, the Warriors said after the Grizzlies beat them, 106-101, in what was the most intense and physical battles of the postseason so far.
Early into the first quarter, Brooks wound up and hit Payton in the head as the guard soared through the air. The contact caused Payton to crash onto his left (shooting) arm.