The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks last night, 100-96. The win comes on the second half of a back-to-back, as the Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics in TD Garden the previous night. This win at State Farm Arena was yet another test, as Houston has built a legitimate resume this season.

The Houston Rockets looked lethargic to start against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, with their late arrival after a thrilling win over the Boston Celtics from the night before apparently weighing on them.

Houston's Dillon Brooks made his comments during an on-court interview at the conclusion of the Rockets’ win on Jan. 27.

The NBA on Wednesday announced that it fined Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks $25,000 "for using profane language during a live television interview" after teammate Amen Thompson’s game-winner in Boston.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has to put $25,000 in the NBA's swear jar. The league fined Brooks on Wednesday for using profane language during a live television interview. His remarks came during an on-court interview at the conclusion of the Rockets' 114-112 victory over the host Boston Celtics on Monday night at TD Garden.

Analyzing Thursday’s Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Rockets will visit the Atlanta Hawks in a cross-conference matchup on Tuesday's NBA schedule. Atlanta is 22-24 overall and 11-10 at home, while Houston is 31-14 overall and 16-7 on the road.

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