Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks was ejected from Monday’s victory over the Chicago Bulls. Halfway via the third quarter, Brooks took objection to a tough foul Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan delivered to Rockets guard Jalen Inexperienced. Brooks and DeRozan acquired into a bit of scuffle, which resulted in every participant getting ejected.
Following the sport, Rockets middle Jock Landale had a plea for his unstable teammate.
“Dillon Brooks, in case you’re listening, this ain’t Memphis man. Cease getting your self ejected. We’d like you out right here. We’d like that physicality,” Landale stated in a postgame on-court interview.
Brooks has been essential participant in Houston’s enchancment this season. He signed a four-year, $86 million deal this previous summer time to assist the Rockets rebuild. Monday’s victory was Houston’s seventh consecutive win and pulled them inside one recreation of .500 on the season.