After scoring nine points on 3-of-18 shooting in Houston's first two games of the week, Brooks was apparently saving his makes for the Emirates NBA Cup. He torched Portland on Friday, shooting nearly 67% from the field overall and 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. Not only did Brooks establish a new season-high in points, but this was also his first game with at least 20 points. Nights like Friday have not been the norm; fantasy managers should be mindful of that.
It was a sign of things to come, as the Rockets rocked the Bulls 143-107 on Sunday