Dillon Brooks played a key role in the Houston Rockets’ victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, securing 4 steals. He led both his team and the game in steals while playing 39 minutes. The Rockets edged out the Grizzlies with a final score of 120-118.
What It Means
Brooks’ performance against the Grizzlies marked a standout defensive effort, as he exceeded his projected steals by three and played seven more minutes than expected. This season, Brooks is averaging 13.4 points per game and has been consistent from beyond the arc with an average of 2.3 made threes per game, ranking him ninth at his position. Despite not scoring in double digits this game, he has had two streaks of scoring ten or more points this season. His ability to contribute defensively is evident as he finished in the top five for rebounds among small forwards in nine games this year.
