The Celtics fell apart defensively on the final two possessions as Dillon Brooks and the Rockets claimed a 114-112 victory.

Kristaps Porzingis was whistled for a technical foul after bumping Rockets guard Dillon Brooks in the first quarter on Monday night. Ultimately, it was Brooks that got the last laugh though in a 114-112 comeback win over the Celtics at TD Garden.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.

Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.

The Houston Rockets are in the midst of a strong upward trend, due in large part to the play of their core group of players including Dillon Brooks.

Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was fined $25K by the NBA for using profane language during a live post-game interview, the

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview.

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Dillon Brooks had a career night against the Celtics on Monday, but he's far from the only player who has stepped up his game against Boston.