In a riveting showdown at the FedEx Forum, Dillon Brooks made a triumphant return, delivering a stellar performance that propelled the Houston Rockets to a hard-fought 103-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Brooks, obtained through a sign-and-trade agreement in the offseason, had a point to prove, which he managed to do particularly.
He scored a season-high 26 points on 10 out of 20 attempts. The Rockets clinched their second road win this season.
Dillon Brooks’ second-half explosion
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The Rockets suffered a lot of difficulties during the game’s early stages and had even managed to fall behind by 17 points before the third quarter. Nevertheless, Houston fought back, thanks to the dynamism of Tari Eason and Jeff Green on the bench. The game turned in the third quarter when Dillon Brooks scored an incredible 24 points to solidify the dominance of the Rockets.
Dillon Brooks said this was the perfect ending tonight: "I don’t want to lose to Memphis ever in my career. Regardless of how we get it, if I go get 20 or if I have zero points, I want to win every single time we play Memphis just to let them know they made a little mistake.”
— Mark Giannotto (@mgiannotto) December 16, 2023
Post-game, a resolute Dillon Brooks expressed his unwavering commitment to triumph over Memphis: “I don’t want to lose to Memphis ever in my career. Regardless of how we get it, if I go get 20 or if I have zero points, I want to win every single time we play Memphis just to let them know they made a little mistake.” Brooks’ statement shows his will and pride.
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Dillon Brooks’ unforgettable homecoming
After six illustrious years with the Grizzlies, Dillon Brooks marked his homecoming, gracing the FedExForum as an opponent for the first time. The evening unfolded with a heartwarming reception and a tribute video at 7:47 in the first quarter, representing the deep connection Brooks forged during his tenure.
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Houston’s top scorer, Brooks, drove the Rockets to victory in Memphis, thus bringing an end to a three-game losing streak, and underscoring his critical role in Houston’s triumph. The Rockets have a 3-1 record, and whenever Brooks records at least 20 points, they have an unbeaten track record.
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The trip to the Rockets is not complete as they continue with their final three-game road trip. There is a hard game to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday evening, and then another one with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The excitement unfolds at the Fiserv Forum, with the tip-off between the Rockets and Bucks slated for 6 p.m. CDT.
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