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Damion Lee and Drew Eubanks got into a physical altercation during the Phoenix Suns’ matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. The two NBA stars were in the middle of the game when Eubanks shoved Lee. The Suns faced the Blazers on Saturday night, with the Suns taking the win 102-82.

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Minor disputes during games are a common occurrence. With all the adrenaline rush and the pressure to beat the opponent, things tend to get a tad bit too far sometimes. The Phoenix Suns have played in nine games since the season 2022-23 began. So far, the team is on a good run, having won seven games now. Similarly, the Portland Trail Blazers?have been doing well with their 6-3 record so far. The Suns managed to lead by 61-40 at half-time.

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While the match itself was a nail-biting one for fans, it was the dispute between Damion Lee and Drew Eubanks that managed to become the highlight of the game.

A short clip of the incident was uploaded on Twitter shortly after it occurred. The video showed Lee attempting a shot. Upon failing, the Suns’ star seemingly lost his footing and grabbed onto Eubanks for support. However, the Blazers’ star shoved Lee in order to go after the ball and Lee fell on his back. He immediately got up and confronted Eubanks as one of the on-court officials immediately jumped in to stop the issue from getting any further out of hand.

NBA superstar Stephen Curry cheers for Damion Lee

The Phoenix Suns star Damion Lee is the brother-in-law of Golden State Warriors superstar?Stephen Curry. Lee is married to Steph’s sister Sydel, and they have a son together. Moreover, the duo played together for four seasons when Lee was on the Warriors team. Therefore, it is evident that they have a pretty good bond. This was why Curry could not hold back his excitement when the Suns won their game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 20, 2022.

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Curry posted a couple of short Instagram stories where he could be seen watching the Suns vs Mavs game at his home. Steph began cheering significantly loudly for Lee which woke his son Canon up! Along with being brothers-in-law, the two NBA stars also won a championship together in 2022, before Lee signed with the Suns.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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