NBA Villain Dillon Brooks Gets Choked on Live TV After Instigating Pistons Star in Suns’ Preseason Opener

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks and Detroit Pistons forward Josh Collins were involved in a physical altercation during their preseason opener. The confrontation began in the first quarter when Brooks battled Collins for position in the paint, leading to Collins putting a hand around Brooks' neck. Officials separated the players and assessed a Flagrant 1 foul to Collins and a technical foul to Brooks, though neither player was ejected.

The Detroit Pistons ultimately defeated the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in the preseason matchup. Collins, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract with Detroit in July, is expected to play a key role alongside Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. Meanwhile, Brooks continues his physical style of play for Phoenix after leading the NBA with 17 technical fouls last season.