Dillon Brooks is usually the one stirring the pot, but Saturday night at Footprint Center provided a rare twist. During a physical battle between the Phoenix Suns and the Philadelphia 76ers, it was Kelly Oubre Jr. who seemingly sparked a heated exchange with the NBA’s premier instigator.
Dillon Brooks and Kelly Oubre had some words for each other after this play 👀pic.twitter.com/EUdA6huY8s
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 8, 2026
The veteran forwards got tangled up during a high-intensity sequence in the second half. While Brooks typically relishes 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 grit and trash talk. Brooks and Joel Embiid were also seen jawing throughout the night, but the Oubre flare-up caught fans off guard simply because Brooks wasn't the one to start it.
On the court, 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 where they shot a dismal 11-of-46 from beyond the arc. Despite his scoring outburst and Devin Booker contributing 21 points in his return from an ankle injury, the Suns couldn't overcome the superstar duo from Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid dominated the paint with 33 points and nine rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey added 29 points, including a clutch stepback 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter to ice the 109-103 victory for the Sixers. Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in 18 points of his own, ensuring his return to Phoenix resulted in a “W.”
The loss marks the third defeat 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 Oubre provided some Hollywood-style entertainment, Phoenix will need to fix its perimeter shooting before its next outing.
