Dillon Brook's pockets will be a little lighter due to his comments following the Rockets' win over the Celtics.
Kristaps Porzingis was whistled for a technical foul after bumping Rockets guard Dillon Brooks in the first quarter on Monday night. Ultimately, it was Brooks that got the last laugh though in a 114-112 comeback win over the Celtics at TD Garden.
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.
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.
The Celtics need to execute better, especially during fourth-quarter possessions. They also need to sharpen up on offense and defense.
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 ).
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.
Houston's January surge continued as they overcame a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to sink the Celtics in Boston
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.