Houston Rockets Defeat Warriors in NBA Cup

Dillon Brooks played a pivotal role in the Houston Rockets' recent 91-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors, snapping a 15-game losing streak against them by effectively defending Steph Curry in the closing moments of the game. Brooks, who joined the Rockets as a free agent, has been recognized for his tough defense, helping establish Houston as one of the NBA's elite defensive teams this season. Despite being initially listed as questionable due to an illness, he has been cleared to play in Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals against the Thunder and is expected to maintain his regular workload. Brooks is averaging 12.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this season. His absence would lead to increased minutes for teammates like Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, should he not be fit to play. The Rockets' success so far has been attributed to their defensive strategies and Brooks' contributions on and off the court.