Dillon Brooks may be one of the most vilified players in the association — to the point that he has embraced the nickname ...
The Celtics fell apart defensively on the final two possessions as Dillon Brooks and the Rockets claimed a 114-112 victory.
Boston nearly pulled off a great win, but fell for the seventh time this season after leading by at least 10 points.
Houston forward Amen Thompson said he felt like the late Kobe Bryant after nailing a game-winning floater against the Celtics ...
Brooks smashed his career high with 36 points, while Thompson had a career-high 33, including the winning shot in the final second.
Dillon Brooks shot 10-of-15 from 3-point range ... and Jayson Tatum added 19 after a scoreless first half. Luke Kornet had 18, and Kristaps Porzingis scored 17 to go with eight rebounds.
Dillon Brooks shot 10 of 15 from 3-point range ... and Jayson Tatum added 19 after a scoreless first half. Luke Kornet had 18 and Kristaps Porzingis scored 17 to go with eight rebounds.