NBA issues $25,000 fine to Houston's Dillon Brooks
Brooks and Trae Young stood face-to-face jawing during the Rockets’ win in Atlanta, then Brooks grabbed the back of Young’s neck and pushed him forward. Each received a technical foul for the incident — but did Brooks deserve more?
Dillon Brooks' first career win in Boston prompted a memorable TV interview that netted the Houston Rockets' forward a five-figure fine from the NBA.
Dillon Brook's pockets will be a little lighter due to his comments following the Rockets' win over the Celtics.
Trae Young was asked if he was given an explanation for why he was issued a technical foul in the Hawks loss against the Rockets.
Tuesday's game between the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks got chippy as Dillon Brooks and Trae Young got into a scuffle.
The Celtics fell apart defensively on the final two possessions as Dillon Brooks and the Rockets claimed a 114-112 victory.
With 36 points and 10 made 3s, Dillon Brooks had one of the best long-range shooting games in Rockets history as Houston won at Boston.
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks is known for his ability to irritate opponents. Doing this regularly during his six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, Brooks led the NBA with 18 technical fouls during the 2022-23 season ( via Fox Sports ).
Thompson talks to Kelly Iko about his mindset, his impact and what he's learning from Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet.
The Celtics need to execute better, especially during fourth-quarter possessions. They also need to sharpen up on offense and defense.
The Houston Rockets visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in a Western Conference showdown, hoping to do something they haven't done in 15 seasons.