The NBA issued a $25,000 fine to Rockets forward Dillon Brooks “for using profane language during a live television interview” after a win 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.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a live televised postgame interview. The interview took place after Brooks made 10 3-pointers and scored 36 points in a 114-112 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday.

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