WATCH: “He is a special case” – Dillon Brooks’ ‘weird’ staredown draws attention of Jamal Murray leaving fans in splits

Dillon Brooks once again performs his pre-game ritual before Friday night’s game between the Nuggets and the Rockets.

WATCH: “He is a special case” – Dillon Brooks’ ‘weird’ staredown draws attention of Jamal Murray leaving fans in splits

The Houston Rockets secured a victory over the Denver Nuggets’ home turf with a 114-106 scoreline. During the game, Jamal Murray was ejected. Notably, Fred VanVleet, the Rockets’ point guard, led the charts with 26 points, three assists, and four rebounds.

Before the game, Dillon Brooks of the Rockets while doing his pregame ritual stands and stares towards the direction of the opposition team. While performing this, a vital moment occurred when Jamal Murray of the Nuggets went up and stood by him.

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Captured on camera, this amusing moment has gained viral traction on social media. Brooks, seemingly smiling, stood beside Murray. Despite Brooks’ developed villain personality in the league, he maintained a stern face throughout the encounter.

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Closing the match, Dillon Brooks concluded with 16 points, five rebounds, and a solitary assist. In contrast, last year’s MVP, Nikola Jokic, contributed significantly with 23 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists.

Fans react to Dillon Brooks’ viral video

Renowned for his antics and ability to stir up the opposition, Dillon Brooks sparked reactions from fans on social media. They flooded the popular social media platform X (formerly called Twitter) in response to this behavior.

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Dillon Brooks has already cemented himself in Houston (via The Cold Wire)

These are some of the reactions:

Brooks has executed similar antics in the past, notably against his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockets’ victory is speculated to have been influenced by Brooks’ engaging style. Looking ahead, the Rockets will host the out-of-form San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center.

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