Oct 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and forward Dillon Brooks (9) and guard Reed Sheppard (15) and guard Jalen Green (4) react from the bench after a play during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets Player Earns $1 Million Contract Bonus

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 2, 2025 11:28 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets crushed the Utah Jazz by a score of 143-105 (at home).

With the victory over the Jazz, the Rockets have clinched a spot in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Via The Houston Rockets: "WE ARE SO BACK.

For the first time since the 2019-20 season, the playoffs are returning to Houston!"

WE ARE SO BACK.

For the first time since the 2019-20 season, the playoffs are returning to Houston!#Rockets | #Liftoff pic.twitter.com/1rq3NCEpBJ
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 3, 2025

Dillon Brooks finished the win with 21 points and two rebounds while shooting 9/16 from the field and 3/8 from the three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time.

He also earned a significant contract bonus for making the postseason.

Via ESPN's Bobby Marks: "Bonus Alert Dillon Brooks $1M ✅ Playoffs"

Bonus Alert

Dillon Brooks

$1M

✅ Playoffs
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) April 3, 2025

Brooks is the middle of his second season playing for the Rockets.

The former Oregon star is averaging 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 39.4% from the three-point range in 70 games.

Via Underdog NBA: "Status alert: Dillon Brooks has been assessed 16th technical foul.

Brooks will be suspended for Friday's game against OKC unless it is rescinded."

Status alert: Dillon Brooks has been assessed 16th technical foul.

Brooks will be suspended for Friday's game against OKC unless it is rescinded.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 3, 2025

The Rockets are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 50-27 record in 77 games.

They have gone 8-2 over their last ten.

Following the Jazz, the Rockets will now remain in Houston to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.

They are 28-11 in 39 games at home.

Brooks was the 45th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

He has also spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies over eight seasons.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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