Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and Atlanta guard Trae Young were assessed a double technical foul in the fourth quarter of Houston's 100-96 win on Tuesday in Atlanta. It came during a critical stretch as Atlanta had gone on a 15-2 run to cut Houston's lead to three points with under a minute remaining.
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Dillon Brook's pockets will be a little lighter due to his comments following the Rockets' win over the Celtics.
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?
The Houston Rockets are in the midst of a strong upward trend, due in large part to the play of their core group of players including Dillon Brooks.
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.
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.
Dillon Brooks has found his way back into the penalty box once again. The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Houston Rockets swingman Brooks $25,000 for his use of profanity in a recent interview.
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.