Rockets' Dillon Brooks fined $25,000 for using profane language in televised interview
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Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) celebrates after making a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Boston. Credit: AP/Charles Krupa
NEW YORK — Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.
The interview took place after Brooks made 10 3-pointers and scored 36 points in a 114-112 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday.
The NBA announced the fine Wednesday.
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