The perfect California trip of the Dillon Brooks – Colin Gillespie tandem
« Naughty juniors, naughty juniors! “, he repeats with a smile Dillon Brooksafter it is installed in post game interview with Collin Gillespie. Both men have reason to be delighted.
While the Suns did not appear as their favorites at all trip to the Lakers floorand even less after Devin Booker went down with an injury just 10 minutes after kickoff, Arizona’s football players managed to win.
Thanks, exactly, to this amazing duo who took over. Dillon Brooks was the first to make sure, in the second quarter where he started to take control of the match thanks to his mid-range qualities. And the ease of sanctioning in “fadeavaio”. A small offensive festival for this player better known for his defensive toughness.
« He plays with extreme intensity every game and works extremely hard on his game. Those shots he makes are exactly what he does in practice. He is the ultimate competitor to come back here. He talked a lot about coming back to this room. He had a tough playoff run a few years ago. It means something different to him, and we collectively feel it », greets his coach Jordan Ott.
Necessary aggression
The latter notes that the Canadian, who last night was close to a career high with 33 points (15/26 on shots), feels more and more comfortable in the Suns’ offensive system. Averaging 22.3 points on the season, he has never been as productive offensively since the start of his career. Production needed in the absence of Devin Booker’s expected scoring lieutenant, Jaylen Green.
« At the start of the season, he is ultra-aggressive and we need that. We really needed him tonight with the book release. So we will continue to know it and try to make it as efficient, aggressive and competitive as possible compared to what it already is. Hoping he continues to raise his level, increase his ceiling, especially offensively », aims the coach.
As for Colin Gillespie, who caught fire in the final quarter and finished with 28 points (10-of-19 shooting, including 8-of-14 from distance, two career highs), his coach sees the result of the opportunities his playmaker took advantage of.
« He was always good at catching and shooting. And now, opening up this part of his game, it’s something we talk about a lot, he’s showing 3-point shooting off the dribble, especially against drop coverage. But there is a bit of both. He has enough agility to get into the paint and get to the rim, so he’s always a threat that way », deciphers the technician.
The latter can therefore count on a group full of confidence – which still occupies a surprising 7th place in the West (13 wins – 9 losses) – like its two stars from the night in Los Angeles.
2025-12-02 15:23:00
