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The Houston Rockets took home one of the most hard-fought victories in this season. After a series of disappointing losses, they won their first away game of the season. That too against the defending champions Denver Nuggets. While the victory in itself is a major boost for the Rockets fans, they have another special moment to celebrate as Dillon Brooks sought his revenge against Jamal Murray.

Ever since his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, Brooks has been a success story for the Rockets. 27-year-old forward had been the driving force behind some of the victories against the big franchises like the Nuggets and Lakers. Subsequently, he found a place in the Rockets fans’ hearts and it reflected during the Friday night game.

Fans back Dillon Brooks amid the viral video

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The Nuggets stepped into the arena with an aim to seal a comfortable victory, considering the Rockets’ away games record. Little did they know, what the Houston side had in their store to defeat the mighty defending champions. But the fans feel that the Denver side might gave away the game before tip-off.

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Ahead of the Friday night game, Jamal Murray went up to Dillon Brooks, who was locked in with his pre-game ritual, the stare. The Nuggets star didn’t just go up to him, but also tried to imitate the stare. The video of the hilarious moment went viral on social media, prompting the fans to troll Villain Dillon in the comments.

However, it didn’t end well for the Bubble Murray, as the Rockets took a massive 20-point lead in the third quarter. Immediately, the tables turned and fans began trolling Murray. One user wrote, “Murray woke up the villain.” 

Here are some more reactions.

 

 

 

 

 

Brooks dropped 16 points with 5 rebounds, supporting the team’s offense in the process. Let’s find out more about the Rockets’ dance on the floor in detail.

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Rockets dominate the defending champions

The Friday night game was a surprise package for the Rockets fans, witnessing their favorite sealing the first away game. The fans took to their social media and expressed their awe for the team. In particular, Alperen Sengun took most of the praise. The rising star, who has a Nikola Jokic-type gameplay, dropped 17 points with 11 rebounds and 7 assists. On the other hand, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green dropped 26 points each to give the team an offensive edge. The 40-point third-quarter outburst stood as the highlight of the game, followed by a thriller in the last quarter to save the 106-114 game.

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What do you make of Dillon Brooks’ pre-game ritual? Did Jamal Murray’s antics ahead of the tip-off result in the outburst? Let us know in the comments below.