Brooks posted 33 points (15-26 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 125-108 win over the Lakers.
Brooks turned in his third game this season with 30 or more points in what has been the best scoring season of his career so far. The Oregon product is averaging 22.3 points per game across his 16 appearances this season. More scoring outbursts are a possibility for Brooks in the games ahead, as the Suns are managing injuries to Jalen Green (hamstring) and now Devin Booker (groin).
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Stays hot in Monday's loss
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Brooks ended Monday's 114-92 loss to Houston with 29 points (11-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes.
The 29 points led all scorers on the night, but Brooks didn't get a lot of help -- Devin Booker was second on the Suns with just 18 points. Brooks has been impressive in nine games since returning from a groin injury, averaging 22.9 points, 3.2 boards, 2.6 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.7 steals in 31.0 minutes a contest.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Drops team-high 25 in win
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Brooks ended with 25 points (10-24 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 victory over the Spurs.
The veteran wing led the Suns in scoring on the night, topping 20 points for the fourth time in the last five games. Brooks is also flashing his three-and-D skill set, producing at least one steal and one three-pointer in every game he's played this season. Over eight contests since he returned from a groin strain, Brooks is averaging 22.1 points, 3.3 boards, 2.6 threes, 1.9 assists and 1.8 steals.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Explodes for 34 points
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Brooks accumulated 34 points (14-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 124-122 loss to Atlanta.
Brooks had to embrace a bigger role on offense due to the absences of Jalen Green (hamstring) and Grayson Allen (quadriceps). Brooks stepped up by posting his best scoring output of the campaign and has surpassed the 30-point mark in back-to-back games.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Catches fire vs. Pacers
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Brooks registered 32 points (12-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound and one steal in 28 minutes during Thursday's 133-98 win over Indiana.
Brooks played a key role in the victory, combining with Devin Booker for 65 points on the night. The Oregon product posted an impressive shooting line, hitting three triples for a second straight game while going perfect from the charity stripe. While Brooks can typically be relied on to tack on double-figure scoring, he went above and beyond his usual production Thursday, setting a new season high in points.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Pops for 18 in Dallas
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Brooks supplied 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 win over the Mavericks.
The veteran wing continues to supply solid secondary scoring for the Suns, at least when he's on the court. Since returning from a six-game absence due to a groin strain, Brooks has averaged 17.3 points, 3.0 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.3 steals in 28.3 minutes a contest.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Poor shooting display Monday
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Brooks finished Monday's 121-98 victory over New Orleans with 18 points (4-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes.
Brooks struggled badly from the floor and was unable to make a significant impact as a scoring weapon, although the fact that he made nine of his 10 shots from the charity stripe salvaged his fantasy line. Brooks, who missed six games due to a groin injury between Oct. 27 and Nov. 6, has scored at least 15 points in each of his five appearances this season but has struggled with efficiency. The veteran forward is shooting 38.5 percent from the floor and 30 percent from deep.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Available to play
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Brooks (groin) will be available to play Saturday against the Clippers.
Brooks is set to return from a six-game absence Saturday, which could result in Royce O'Neale heading back to the second unit. Brooks will likely have his minutes monitored in his first game back, but with him back in the rotation, Ryan Dunn could have his playing time impacted.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Questionable to play Saturday
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Brooks (groin) is questionable to play Saturday against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Brooks has missed the Suns' last six games, but the bump in his status suggests the veteran forward might have a chance to play this weekend. Brooks hasn't played for the Suns since logging 31 minutes in a 133-111 loss to the Nuggets on Oct. 25. If he's unable to suit up, expect Ryan Dunn and Grayson Allen to see more minutes at the three.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Won't play Thursday
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Brooks (groin) will not suit up for Thursday's game against the Clippers.
Brooks is set to miss his sixth straight game Thursday, but it's worth noting that he was able to get through an extended workout Tuesday. His potential return date remains foggy, as his pain tolerance will play a factor in how quickly he's able to get back out there, but Brooks is in a "good place," according to head coach Jordan Ott, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Remaining out Tuesday
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Brooks (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Brooks hasn't suited up since Oct. 25 while dealing with a right groin injury. Expect Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn to see plenty of opportunities until Brooks can make his return to the court.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Out again Sunday
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Brooks (groin) will not play Sunday against the Spurs.
This will be the fourth game in a row on the shelf for Brooks, though he's considered day-to-day for the time being. Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn are likely to continue to soak up a ton of minutes at the forward spots for Phoenix in Brooks' absence.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Won't play Friday
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Brooks (groin) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game against the Jazz, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Friday will mark the third consecutive game on the sidelines for Brooks, which should result in another start for Royce O'Neale and more minutes for Isaiah Livers. Brooks' next chance to play will come Sunday against the Spurs.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Considered DTD
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Head coach Jordan Ott called Brooks (groin) day-to-day Wednesday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Brooks was ruled out on Phoenix's initial injury report for Wednesday's game against Memphis, his second straight absence due to groin soreness. However, it looks like he's close to returning, and his next chance will be Friday against Utah.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Won't play vs. Memphis
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Brooks (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Brooks will miss a second straight game due to a groin issue. The team will likely turn to Royce O'Neale and Nigel Hayes-Davis to shoulder the extra load.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Won't go Monday
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Brooks (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Brooks participated in Monday's morning shootaround but will ultimately sit out against the Jazz while managing groin soreness. In his absence, Royce O'Neale and Nigel Hayes-Davis are in line to absorb much of his workload on the wing. Brooks' next opportunity to return will come Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Present at shootaround
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Brooks (groin) was spotted at Monday's morning shootaround, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Brooks is currently listed as questionable to face the Jazz on Monday, but his participation at the shootaround is a good sign of his availability. If he does ultimately sit out, guys like Royce O'Neale and Nigel Hayes-Davis could see increased workloads.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Questionable to face Utah
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Brooks (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Jazz.
Brooks is in jeopardy of missing his first game this season due to right groin soreness. If the 29-year-old forward is unable to play, Royce O'Neale and Nigel Hayes-Davis are candidates for increased minutes. Over three regular-season appearances, Brooks has averaged 19.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.3 assists in 30.3 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Four steals in Denver
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Brooks chipped in 15 points (6-18 FG, 3-13 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 133-111 loss to the Nuggets.
The 29-year-old wing has been flashing his defensive skills to begin his tenure with the Suns, recording multiple steals -- and eight in total -- in his first three games of the season. Brooks has also been more involved in the offense than usual while the team waits for Jalen Green (hamstring) to get healthy, attempting double-digit three-pointers in back-to-back contests and averaging 19.3 points and 3.0 threes so far.
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Suns' Dillon Brooks: Posts team-high 21 points
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Brooks chipped in 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Friday's 129-102 loss to the Clippers.
Devin Booker was struggling throughout the contest, so Brooks took it upon himself to get the offense going. He drilled five three-pointers in the loss and had a great all-around performance, proving his worth for s second consecutive game. He's taken 41 shots over the first two games of the season, so perhaps he'll have a slightly more offensive role with his new team.
