DeRozan and Brooks Ejected in Wild Altercation as Rockets Top Bulls

In a heated matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets, tensions boiled over as DeMar DeRozan and Dillon Brooks found themselves at the center of a dramatic on-court altercation. With the Rockets holding a nine-point lead in the third quarter, DeRozan delivered a hip check to Jalen Green, sparking a physical confrontation. Brooks wasted no time coming to his teammate's defense, leading to a scuffle that quickly escalated into a full-blown melee on the court. As chaos ensued with players and security getting involved, DeRozan was ultimately ejected for a flagrant foul 2, while Brooks received a technical foul and was also ejected from the game. Despite the fireworks, Brooks had put up an impressive 23 points on efficient shooting, while DeRozan struggled offensively with 16 points before his early departure.

The clash between DeRozan and Brooks added a jolt of intensity to what was already a fiercely contested game between the Bulls and Rockets. Both teams were unwilling to back down, resulting in a physical showdown that captivated fans and left a lingering tension in the air. As the dust settled and the players were escorted off the court, the impact of the ejections on the outcome of the game became a point of speculation. With key players removed from the lineup, the remaining minutes of the game promised to be filled with adrenaline-fueled plays and heightened emotions as both teams looked to secure a crucial victory in the midst of the heated rivalry.