Dillon Brooks Scores 26 Points, Rockets Defeat Kings 107-89 for Second Straight Win

Brooks' four-minute scoring surge in fourth quarter includes two dramatic 3-pointers, providing decisive lead; strong performance from reserves, especially Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet, contributes to Rockets' victory over Kings.

Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 26 points in a game noted for his fourth quarter surge, where he scored 12 points, which included a driving floater and two important 3-pointers that increased the lead to 14 points.
Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet had considerable contributions to the Rockets' victory, both racking up double-doubles - Smith with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while VanVleet scored an additional 21 points and 12 impressive assists.
Despite losing star player De'Aaron Fox to an ankle injury, the Kings managed to achieve a strong performance from their bench, which accounted for 47 of their total points, with significant input from Malik Monk who scored 18 points.
The Rockets initially started off strong with a solid 30-15 lead in the first quarter, but some of their shooting efficiency fell significantly in the third quarter with 12 missed consecutive shot attempts, allowing the Kings to get the upper hand temporarily.
The Rockets claimed victory only after Brooks began his impressive performance in the fourth quarter, finishing the match with a total score of 107-89.