A fiery confrontation during Friday night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns has taken a new turn with leaked audio revealing the trash talk that escalated tensions on the court. Mavericks’ Naji Marshall and PJ Washington reportedly taunted Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic moments before the altercation, using provocative language that culminated in a brawl resulting in ejections and subsequent suspensions.
Naji Marshall: “Bum a** n****.”
PJ Washington: “What, what? Bum a** n****.”
Jusuf Nurkic: “F*ck out of here.”
PJ Washington: “What the f**k bro?”
LEAKED Audio Of Naji Marshall & PJ Washington Trash Talking Jusuf Nurkic👀:
Marshall: “Bum a** n****”
Washington: “What, what? Bum a** n****”
Nurkic: “F*ck out of here” pic.twitter.com/ZLQgPWmCgy
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The exchange occurred after a hard foul by Nurkic, who had been battling Mavericks players in the paint throughout the game. As emotions boiled over, Nurkic responded by swatting Marshall on the head, prompting Marshall to retaliate with a punch that narrowly missed Nurkic’s face. Washington then escalated the situation further by shoving Nurkic to the ground.
The NBA swiftly announced suspensions for the involved players. Naji Marshall received a four-game suspension for initiating physical contact, while Jusuf Nurkic was handed a three-game suspension for his role in starting the altercation. PJ Washington, who was also ejected for his shove, faces a one-game suspension.
The Mavericks secured a hard-fought 98-89 victory over the Suns, but the brawl overshadowed what was otherwise a competitive game. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 20 points and had a front-row seat to the chaos. Known for his outspoken personality, Irving later shared his thoughts on the incident and his reaction to the brawl went viral.
Irving’s comments, though sarcastic, alluded to the NBA’s broader struggles with declining viewership. Fans online were quick to turn the incident into a meme fest, with Irving’s reaction and the leaked audio fueling viral discussions.
The animosity between the Mavericks and Suns seems to be growing. This game marked their third meeting of the season, and with both teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, tensions were already high. The incident has set the stage for an intense rematch in the future.
The leaked audio and the subsequent brawl have dominated NBA discussions online. Fans were divided in their reactions—some condemned the players’ behavior, while others reveled in the old-school physicality reminiscent of a grittier NBA era. Naji Marshall, in particular, added fuel to the fire by changing his social media banner to an image of his punch attempt, a move that was seen as a subtle dig at Nurkic.
The suspensions leave both teams shorthanded as they head into crucial stretches of the season. For the Mavericks, missing Marshall could impact their bench rotation, while the Suns will have to make do without Nurkic’s presence in the paint.
This incident underscores the intensity of the NBA’s competitive environment, where emotions can quickly spiral out of control. Whether the league will take additional steps to prevent such incidents in the future remains to be seen, but for now, this brawl has provided plenty of drama—and entertainment—for fans.
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