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LeBron James Calls Out Dillon Brooks for Unsporting Behavior in Lakers’ Recent Loss to the Rockets

Basketball — 02/03/2024

Houston Rockets’ Dillon Brooks Shines Defensively Against LeBron James in Victory Over the Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James - WikipediaIn a highly anticipated matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks proved his defensive prowess as he took on the challenge of guarding LeBron James during the Rockets’ 135-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooks also made a few impressive shots and didn’t hold back in expressing his disdain for the player known as “King James.”

A particular exchange between James and Brooks went viral on social media. At the beginning of the third quarter, James was defending Brooks on the right wing as he attempted a shot with James’ hand directly in his face. Enraged by the close defense, Brooks confronted James and gave him a piercing glare, which quickly caught the attention of fans and spectators.

Brooks was later penalized with a flagrant foul for striking James in the face during a subsequent play.

It seems that Brooks aimed to retaliate against James for the embarrassment he had endured in a previous encounter earlier this season. The heated exchange between James and Brooks has been a recurring theme throughout the entire season.

Brooks was also involved in a scuffle with Jarred Vanderbilt, a Lakers forward. During a drive in the second quarter, Vanderbilt was tackled by the Rockets’ wing player. A few plays later, Vanderbilt was ejected from the game for pushing Brooks.

Finishing the game with 17 points and 3 rebounds on 7/12 shooting, Brooks made a significant impact. James, on the other hand, contributed to the Lakers’ lopsided defeat with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Monday’s match between the Lakers and Rockets marked their fourth and final meeting of the season, excluding any potential postseason matchups. Throughout the season, the two teams were tied 2-2 in their head-to-head matchups.

Following the loss, the Lakers’ record fell to .500 with a 24-24 record, while the Rockets closed the gap to just one game behind the Lakers with a 22-24 record.