NBA issues $25,000 fine to Houston's Dillon Brooks
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 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.
Dillon Brook's pockets will be a little lighter due to his comments following the Rockets' win over the Celtics.
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.
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?
Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was fined $25K by the NBA for using profane language during a live post-game interview, the league announced on Wednesday in a press release (Twitter link).
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 ).
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.
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Former Oregon basketball star Dillon Brooks was unstoppable Monday night, taking down defending NBA champions in a thrilling matchup and tying a Houston Rockets franchise record for 3-pointers made in a game.
While Amen Thompson played hero with his game-winner that capped off a 33-point night for the second-year pro, the Rockets cannot forget the impact Dillon Brooks had on the game.
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.