LeBron James and Dillon Brooks engaged in a no-holds-barred showdown through the first quarter of Wednesday night time’s recreation between the Lakers and Rockets, ending in a decisive 128-94 victory for Houston.
The gritty matchup evoked recollections of Nineteen Nineties basketball and continued a rivalry that dates again to final season’s first-round playoff collection when Brooks performed for the Grizzlies.
Within the intense battle, James utilized his energy to aggressively assault the basket, dealing with tight protection from Brooks. On one event, Brooks efficiently stripped the ball from James, celebrating the defensive play emphatically.
LeBron and Dillon Brooks going at it 👀 pic.twitter.com/53QhclXZ2w
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 9, 2023
A pregame video captured Brooks, presumably staring down the Lakers’ aspect of the courtroom, conveying an try to intimidate, whereas one other video through the recreation showcased Brooks and James standing toe-to-toe, engaged in a heated alternate of phrases.
that is hilarious. pic.twitter.com/reCXJMGpPB
— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) November 9, 2023
Dillon Brooks, LeBron James reignite feud with weird midcourt staredown https://t.co/DX1CcuyC5Z pic.twitter.com/MvOO7tfCYj
— New York Submit (@nypost) November 9, 2023