The NBA issued a $25,000 fine to Rockets forward Dillon Brooks “for using profane language during a live television interview” after a win in Boston.
Dillon Brook's pockets will be a little lighter due to his comments following the Rockets' win over the Celtics.
The NBA referees said that Trae Young started the incident in Wednesday's game and Dillon Brooks reacted resulting in a double technical.
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 ).
Dillon Brooks embraced his inner Villain on Monday night as he sank 10 threes in the Rockets' huge win over the Celtics.
Houston's January surge continued as they overcame a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to sink the Celtics in Boston
The Celtics fell apart defensively on the final two possessions as Dillon Brooks and the Rockets claimed a 114-112 victory.
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.
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.
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?
Amen Thompson had the clutch go-ahead bucket and Dillon Brooks made a franchise record-tying 10 3-pointers in the Rockets' win over the Celtics on Monday.