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[Saba Sports News] Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks engaged in a heated staredown with Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan. Brooks took issue with a physical foul delivered by DeRozan against Rockets guard Jalen Green during the Bulls’ 127-117 loss at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
The incident occurred midway through the third quarter with the Rockets leading 84-75 when DeRozan collided with Green, who appeared to be in pain on the sideline following the contact. Brooks reacted strongly to DeRozan’s aggressive foul, leading to a verbal exchange and subsequent separation between the two players. Security intervened to restrain Brooks.
Following the altercation, both Brooks and DeRozan were ejected from the game. DeRozan received a flagrant penalty two foul for excessive and unnecessary contact, while Brooks was issued a disqualifying technical foul.
DeRozan’s frustration likely stemmed from preceding plays, including a blocked dunk attempt by Green and a missed layup that he may have felt was due to an uncalled foul.