Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Goes for 15 points Wednesday
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Brooks accounted for 15 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and an assist across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 122-113 preseason win over the Thunder.
Brooks didn't play in the previous preseason game due to rest purposes, but the veteran wing logged some much-needed minutes Wednesday, as he aims to ramp up before the regular-season opener against the Hornets on Oct. 23. It seems Brooks is ready to start the campaign, as he finished as Houston's second-highest scorer in this game while showing an accurate touch from beyond the arc. Brooks is penciled in to open the campaign as the starting small forward, flanked by Jalen Green at shooting guard and Jabari Smith at power forward.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Active Wednesday
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Brooks (rest) will play and start in Wednesday's preseason contest versus Oklahoma City, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Brooks is flanked by Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun in Houston's frontcourt Wednesday. Amen Thompson and Jalen Green represent the rest of the Rockets' starting ensemble.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Won't suit up Monday
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Brooks (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Jazz, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Brooks will stay on the sidelines Monday, though it is likely nothing more than an extra day of rest for the eight-year vet. With the 28-year-old out, the Rockets will presumably get an extended look at Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson. Brooks' next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Thunder.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Posts 13 points in win
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Brooks logged 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Canada's 88-85 win over Spain on Friday.
Brooks has been a reliable option for Canada during the group stage, and he had an efficient showing from the floor Friday while also contributing in secondary categories, as he tied for the team lead in rebounds while posting the second-highest assist total on the team. The 28-year-old should continue to have plenty of chances to contribute during the knockout round.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Stellar from deep in victory
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Brooks put up 14 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one steal and one assist across 24 minutes in Canada's 86-79 win over Greece in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Brooks found himself in foul trouble late in the game, but he took advantage of his limited playing time and provided a solid outing in a close win. The 28-year-old was extremely efficient from deep, and his three-and-D ability will be crucial for Canada if they are to go on a successful Olympic run. However, Canada will likely need Brooks to avoid getting into foul trouble if he is going to make a major impact, especially against tough group-phase opponents consisting of Australia and Spain.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Ruled out for Sunday
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Brooks is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers with left adductor soreness.
Brooks is one of several regulars who won't play for the Rockets in the season finale, as the coaching staff doesn't want to risk him in a meaningless game since Houston is out of the playoff race. Brooks will end his first year with the Rockets organization with averages of 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals across 30.9 minutes per game in 72 starts.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Three steals vs. Dallas
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Brooks closed Sunday's 147-136 overtime loss to Dallas with 29 points (9-14 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals in 42 minutes.
Sunday's game was the fourth time this season Brooks has registered three-plus steals and the fifth time he's hit five or more three-point shots. Brooks' numbers are down from last season, but his 36.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc is his best since the 2018-19 season with the Grizzlies. Since the All-Star break, he is averaging 10.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 30.0 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Nails three triples in loss
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Brooks accumulated 18 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 119-104 loss to the Heat.
After failing to record double-digit points in his last four outings, Brooks was Houston's second-leading scorer during Friday's loss to Miami. Brooks has struggled with his efficiency in his 40 appearances since the beginning of 2024, posting 39.2/32.3/84.5 shooting splits.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Goes for 20 points Wednesday
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Brooks posted 20 points (8-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 43 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime win over the Thunder.
Brooks wasn't really efficient from three-point range, but he sill found a way to reach the 20-point mark while leaving his mark in other areas of the game as well. The rise of Jalen Green has taken some of Brooks' offensive touches away, but the veteran forward has still scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine appearances, averaging 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in that span.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Ejected against Chicago
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Brooks was ejected in the second half of Thursday's matchup against the Bulls after being assessed a technical foul and a subsequentr ejection, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Brooks was ejected alongside DeMar DeRozan, and his absence will certainly weaken the Rockets on the defensive end of the court. Brooks is not expected to receive further discipline, however, so he should be available to face the Jazz on Saturday. He finished Thursday's game with 23 points (10-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 26 minutes.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Rough night Tuesday
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Brooks recorded two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt) and one rebound across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 137-114 win over Washington.
Brooks was a disaster in the victory. Despite playing a consistent role as a member of the starting unit, Brooks has been unable to turn opportunity into production, with a high of just 14 points since Feb. 14. He has been well outside the top 200 over the past month, struggling to hold value, even in deeper formats.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Held in check
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Brooks racked up 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 112-104 win over the Kings.
Brooks' struggles in March continued Sunday. Through five games, he's hitting 36.1 percent of his shots with averages of 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Struggles with shot
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Brooks had seven points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 112-95 loss to the Thunder.
Brooks couldn't get much going offensively, but that will rarely affect his aggressiveness. He's had a tough month, posting averages of 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.4 three-pointers in February while shooting 37.4 percent from the field.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: First career double-double
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Brooks posted 19 points (5-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 loss to Memphis.
It was the 28-year-old forward's first ever double-double in the NBA. Brooks is finding his rhythm with Houston -- he's drained a three-pointer in 16 straight games and multiple threes in five straight, averaging 19.8 points, 4.2 boards, 3.4 treys, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals over the latter stretch while shooting 44.7 percent (17-for-38) from beyond the arc.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Scores 20 points in loss to Toronto
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Brooks provided 20 points (6-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 107-104 loss to Toronto.
Brooks is known for his defensive ability, but he can deliver strong offensive contributions when given enough touches as well. This was his second straight game with 20 points, a feat he has achieved eight times throughout the campaign, and while he's not expected to carry Houston offensively on a game-to-game basis, he delivers enough numbers on offense to remain valuable in fantasy. He's averaging 15.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game across his last 10 games.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Notches seven points
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Brooks ended with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 111-90 loss to the Timberwolves.
There weren't many positives in this game for Houston, and Brooks certainly wasn't one of them. He's been slumping in three straight appearances, hitting 33.0 percent of his shots to go with 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Posts 17 points in win
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Brooks amassed 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 135-119 victory over the Lakers.
Brooks had connected on just two of 10 three-point attempts over the previous two games, but he was more efficient from downtown Monday and ended up hitting at least half of his field-goal attempts in a game for the first time since Jan. 15. The veteran wing also served as an agitator early on in the game, as he was involved with a heated exchange with the Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt that resulted in the latter player's ejection. Another prime matchup awaits Brooks on Wednesday, when the Rockets face the Pelicans.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Scores at volume again
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Brooks chipped in 19 points (7-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 39 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 106-104 loss to the Nets.
Brooks is averaging 17.5 points on 14.3 shots per game over his last four contests. Prior to heralding himself and making a case as one of the best wing defenders in the league, Brooks was an inefficient, volume-based scorer for Memphis alongside some defensive chops. He'll likely return to role-player usage in coming weeks, but Saturday's production is realistic on nights when Houston's frontcourt is shorthanded. Jabari Smith (ankle) didn't play Saturday.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Scores 25 points in loss
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Brooks supplied 25 points (8-23 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and four steals over 40 minutes during Sunday's 116-107 loss to Boston.
Even though Brooks needed 23 shots to score 25 points, the veteran wing posted a solid fantasy stat line in a game where he also had to guard players in one of the best offenses in the NBA. Brooks has scored in double digits in four of his last five appearances since returning from an oblique injury earlier this month, but at the same time, this was just his fifth game with 20 or more points in 2023-24.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Scores 12 points in return
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Brooks (oblique) tallied 12 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and one steal across 25 minutes in Saturday's 145-113 loss to the Celtics.
In his return from a nine-game absence due to a right oblique strain, Brooks took back his spot in the starting five from Jae'Sean Tate, who was moved to the bench. Due to the blowout nature of the contest, none of the Houston starters topped 28 minutes, so Brooks didn't appear to be on a strict playing-time restriction despite falling below his season average of 30.7 minutes per game. The veteran wing looks as though he'll remain locked into a key role for Houston moving forward, but he should be viewed mostly as a streaming option for three-pointers and steals rather than a must-roster player in 12-team leagues or shallower.
