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NBA's Morris twins charged with assault

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Marcus Morris (L) and his twin brother Markieff, both Phoenix Suns forwards, have been charged with assault in connection with an alleged altercation at a high school basketball game in January (AFP Photo/Christian Petersen)

Phoenix (AFP) - Phoenix Suns forwards Marcus and Markieff Morris were charged with assault in connection with an alleged altercation at a high school basketball game in January.

The alleged incident, which police said involved the twins brothers and three others attacking another man, took place outside the Phoenix-area recreation centre where the game was taking place.

The victim, identified as Erik Hood, was allegedly beaten and kicked by the suspects.