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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks ejected from Game 2 after drilling Gary Payton II in the head

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks was ejected just minutes into their Game 2 matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.

Early in the first quarter at FedExForum, Warriors guard Gary Payton II went up for a layup and had a clear path to the rim. Brooks came flying in from behind to try and contest him, but he missed the ball completely while swinging for it.

Instead, Brooks made direct contact with Payton's head while he was in the air — which sent him straight to the ground, where he landed awkwardly on his fully extended left arm.