A new viral lip reading clip from NBA lip reader LegendZ has ignited major drama online, offering a crystal clear breakdown of the explosive trash talk exchange between Naz Reid and Dillon Brooks during the Suns Timberwolves showdown.
The clip, posted on X, uses slow motion, zoomed in visuals, and subtitles to reveal exactly what went down. The argument kicked off immediately after Mark Williams converted an and one, around the five minute mark of the second quarter.
What Triggered the Fight? Brooks Starts Talking, Reid Fires Back
According to LegendZ’s breakdown, Dillon Brooks initiated the trash talk, appearing to tell Reid that he “can’t mess with anyone.”
Reid instantly clapped back with an NSFW tirade:
- Reid: “You b* a** n, s* my d***.”
- Brooks: “You sorry.”
- Reid: “I’m not scared of some Toronto n*.”
- Julius Randle (joking): “Where’s security?”
- Anthony Edwards (taunting Brooks): “He can’t guard me bring your a up here!”
The heated exchange led to double technical fouls, but the energy didn’t stop there.
Tension Carries Into the Third Quarter
The trash talk continued even after the whistles. As Minnesota launched a comeback in the third, Anthony Edwards hit multiple tough shots and turned toward Brooks while yelling.
The Timberwolves bench fed into the moment, reacting loudly every time a play went Minnesota’s way.
The intensity snowballed and so did the internet.
Fans Explode Online: “Who Won the Exchange?”
The lip-reading video crossed 1 million views in hours. Fans debated:
- Did Brooks hold his ground?
- Did Reid cook him?
- Did it swing the momentum?
Suns fans praised Brooks’ energy, while some Wolves fans laughed at Reid dropping just nine points despite all the barking.
More Viral Heat From This Game
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- Anthony Edwards calmly separates Naz Reid and Jonas Valanciunas while laughing
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- Dillon Brooks vents about his technical after the Suns Hawks finish
The night was packed with meme worthy moments.
Brooks Responds After the Game
Brooks brushed off the drama post-game:
“Just basketball.”
He credited his teammates for staying composed despite the fiery atmosphere.
The NBA has not announced any fines yet, but with so much profanity caught on camera, league officials may review the incident.
Minnesota’s Painful Missed Opportunities
Despite Edwards dropping 41 points, he missed two late free throws, which could’ve sealed the win.
Instead, Gillespie drilled the game winning jumper with 6.4 seconds left, giving Phoenix a dramatic victory.
The Suns improved to 2-0 in the NBA Cup, while the Timberwolves slid to 2-1.
And now?
The rematch just became one of the most anticipated games on the NBA Cup calendar.
