Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) is congratulated by Dillon Brooks, front left, after making the winning basket against the Boston Celtics in the final seconds of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
January 29, 2025 - 11:39 AM
NEW YORK - Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 by the NBA Wednesday for using profane language during a post-game television interview.
The offending comments came when Brooks and sophomore guard Amen Thompson were interviewed on the court following the Rockets' 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday at TD Garden.
Brooks, from Mississauga, Ont., had 36 points in the game thanks to a career-high 10 three-pointers.
Thompson had 33 points and hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer.
It's the first fine of the season for Brooks, who has a history of being disciplined by the league.
Brooks has been fined US$135,000 over his career, according to the NBA's website, and has served four one-game suspensions without pay.
Brooks is averaging 13.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists a game this season, his second in Houston.
-- With files from The Canadian Press.
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