Dillon Brook's pockets will be a little lighter due to his comments following the Rockets' win over the Celtics.

Kristaps Porzingis was whistled for a technical foul after bumping Rockets guard Dillon Brooks in the first quarter on Monday night. Ultimately, it was Brooks that got the last laugh though in a 114-112 comeback win over the Celtics at TD Garden.

The Celtics fell apart defensively on the final two possessions as Dillon Brooks and the Rockets claimed a 114-112 victory.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.

The Celtics need to execute better, especially during fourth-quarter possessions. They also need to sharpen up on offense and defense.

The Houston Rockets visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in a Western Conference showdown, hoping to do something they haven't done in 15 seasons.

The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Houston Rockets swingman Brooks $25,000 for his use of profanity in a recent interview. The interview in question came after Brooks helped lead the Rockets to an upset victory over the Celtics in Boston on Monday night.

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Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks is known for his ability to irritate opponents. Doing this regularly during his six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, Brooks led the NBA with 18 technical fouls during the 2022-23 season ( via FOX Sports ).