2025-26 Season
DILLON BROOKS
2025-26 Season
DILLON BROOKS
Brooks produces at an elite rate for a 31-minute workload.
Brooks produces at an elite rate for a 31-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 16 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
ON / OFF COURT
PHX performance per 100 possessions with Brooks on vs off the floor · 2,925 poss on, 3,646 off
THE SEASON SO FAR
Dillon Brooks opened the 2025-26 season defined by unapologetic, high-volume gunning that somehow translated into winning basketball through sheer defensive grit. Look at the 10/25 vs DEN game, where he managed just 15 points on an ugly 6/18 from the floor. He still generated a +6.8 Impact score because his relentless perimeter harassment and loose-ball hustle created immense non-scoring value for his squad. When his jumper actually fell, he was an absolute wrecking ball. During the 11/17 vs ATL matchup, he poured in 34 points on sharp 14/25 shooting, earning a massive +28.4 Impact score by pairing his usual physical edge with elite shot-making. But that irrational confidence always comes with a steep tax. In the 12/09 vs MIN contest, he hoisted his way to 18 points on 20 shots, resulting in a -1.9 Impact score because those wasted offensive possessions and forced looks finally outweighed his energy on the other end.
Dillon Brooks’s midseason stretch was defined by a chaotic shot diet that swung wildly between scorching offensive outbursts and agonizingly inefficient brick-laying sessions. When he operated within the flow of the offense, the results were spectacular, peaking on 01/10 vs NYK with 27 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. His blistering 5-for-9 shooting from beyond the arc and suffocating perimeter defense earned him a massive +20.6 impact score that night. However, his tendency to force contested looks often actively harmed the team. On 01/16 vs DET, despite scoring 16 points, Brooks posted a dismal -8.1 impact score because his atrocious 4-for-16 shooting hijacked possessions and killed offensive momentum. Yet, he occasionally salvaged his value through sheer willpower, like his 01/14 vs MIA performance. He bricked nine of his ten three-point attempts to finish with 25 points on 24 shots, but relentless defensive hustle and physical disruption still yielded a +9.0 impact score. You live with the ugly nights because his aggressive edge remains an essential, if volatile, weapon.
A chaotic blend of blistering offensive eruptions and cringe-inducing shooting slumps defined this mid-season stretch for Dillon Brooks. He caught absolute fire on 01/29 vs DET, pouring in 40 points on a highly efficient 13-of-22 from the floor. Because he paired that deadly perimeter accuracy with relentless physical play, his impact score skyrocketed to a staggering +42.4. His shot selection, however, frequently devolved into outright chucking. Just look at 02/10 vs DAL. Despite logging 23 points, his impact was a muted +4.3 because he needed an absurd 26 field goal attempts to get there, including a brutal 1-of-10 from three-point range. The hidden costs of his erratic trigger finger were even more damaging on 02/03 vs POR, where he posted a dismal -7.0 impact score. His 3-of-16 shooting performance completely derailed the offense, offering zero secondary playmaking to salvage a disastrous night.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Brooks has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~7 points between games.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 47% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Average defender. Brooks doesn't hurt you defensively, but he's not making opponents uncomfortable either.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 12 games. Longest cold streak: 2 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 20 days ago
Based on 58 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
62 games played
