Dillon Brooks frustrates John Collins during preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The NBA preseason commenced over the weekend with the Phoenix Suns facing the Detroit Pistons. Just five minutes into the game, Dillon Brooks engaged in a contentious exchange with John Collins, leading to an incident where Collins pushed Brooks by the throat. As tensions rose, teammates intervened. Brooks, who scored 11 points in the game, is known for inciting reactions from opponents, previously leading the league in technical fouls. The Pistons ultimately won the exhibition match.
- •Suns and Pistons met for their first preseason game.
- •Brooks engaged Collins, prompting a physical confrontation.
- •Brooks scored 11 points during the game.
- •Brooks previously led the NBA in technical fouls.
- •The Pistons won the game.
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"The NBA preseason just started over the weekend. The Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons met on Monday night in what was the the first exhibition of the season for both teams. It didn’t even take a five full minutes for…
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