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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JANUARY 30: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)

The Phoenix Suns have been playing excellent basketball this season. Right now, they sit seventh in the Western Conference standings. They looked poised to make the playoffs, which is better than they were able to accomplish last season.

Dillon Brooks has been a key addition for the Suns. His defense has really helped Phoenix change its identity. The Suns have the 10th-best defense in the league, largely thanks to their perimeter defense. While his offensive game isn’t strong, it’s been the best it has been in the last few years.

Brooks has had issues with getting technical fouls this season. During a game against the Thunder, Brooks was issued another technical foul. It was his 16th, which means he will be suspended. He was not happy with that and made sure the media knew that.

GettyPhoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks dribbles the ball. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Suns Forward Dillon Brooks Crushes Refs for Technical Foul Decision

Following the game, Brooks called out the referees for this decision, saying they were bad the whole game.

“The ref said I play the victim, so I’m not talking no more about that. Said I’m playing the victim all of the time, and when I don’t play victim, I’m a bad guy…if you’re going to be consistently bad, be consistently bad throughout the whole game.”

Brooks is clearly frustrated with how he has been officiated throughout this season. He likely won’t have this technical foul rescinded, meaning he will be suspended for the team’s next game. He will be suspended for every game that he receives an additional technical foul, as well.

Over the years, Brooks has certainly straddled the line. He is an agitator, and it seems that the referees are tired of him doing that. They have decided not to allow him to get away with what he has over the last few years.

GettyPhoenix Suns guard Jalen Green dribbles the ball. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)

The Suns Will Need to Increase Their Offense After the All-Star Break

Phoenix would not be in the playoffs if they started right now. They would be playing in the play-in right now as the seven-seed. If they want to get out of the play-in game, the offense needs to be better. Right now, the Suns have the 14th-ranked offense in the NBA.

The Suns haven’t had many games from Jalen Green this season. He has only played seven games so far. If he can be healthy for the final stretch of the season. If he is able to play more, the Suns would be able to increase their offensive output, which is their biggest weakness.

Brooks’ improved offense has helped them in Green’s stead, but they traded for Green because of his offense. He is one of the few players on the roster who can create his own shot consistently. Bringing him into the fold would make this team more formidable when the playoffs roll around. He could be the key for them.

Ryan Stano Ryan Stano covers the NBA for Heavy.com. He has been covering sports since 2017, covering the NFL, College Football, College Basketball, and the NBA. His work has been featured on Yahoo, Bleacher Report, FanSided, and Sports Illustrated. More about Ryan Stano

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