Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks was ejected from Monday’s victory over the Chicago Bulls. Halfway by way of the third quarter, Brooks took objection to a tough foul Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan delivered to Rockets guard Jalen Inexperienced. Brooks and DeRozan obtained into a little bit scuffle, which resulted in every participant getting ejected.
Following the sport, Rockets heart Jock Landale had a plea for his unstable teammate.
“Dillon Brooks, in the event you’re listening, this ain’t Memphis man. Cease getting your self ejected. We want you out right here. We want that physicality,” Landale stated in a postgame on-court interview.
Brooks has been vital 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 sport of .500 on the season.