The Houston Rockets are making waves in the NBA playoffs, with Dillon Brooks calling the Golden State Warriors a “stepping stone” towards their championship aspirations. After a tough Game 1 loss, the Rockets bounced back with a convincing 109-94 victory in Game 2.
Dillon Brooks showcased his skills with 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, while Jalen Green exploded for a game-high 38 points. Alperen Sengun also shined with 17 points, 16 boards, and seven assists. Tari Eason and Amen Thompson contributed with 14 and 11 points respectively.
The Rockets’ defense was stellar, limiting Steph Curry to 20 points and holding the Warriors to just 41.3% shooting. Jimmy Butler’s night was cut short due to injury, finishing with only three points and two rebounds.
In a feature by Logan Murdock, Dillon Brooks praised Rockets coach Ime Udoka for being a players’ coach who holds everyone accountable. Udoka, a finalist for Coach of the Year, has transformed the Rockets into a serious contender in just his second year.
With the series tied at 1-1, the Rockets head to Game 3 at Chase Center on Saturday. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting playoff matchup.
