In the midst of a career year, Brooks still brings the "invaluable" skill of the guy you love to see on the court — if he's on your team.

PHOENIX -- Dillon Brooks had a great first performance against his former team with the Phoenix Suns Monday night, but he did not get the final result he had hoped for. Brooks posted a game-high 29 points against the Houston Rockets, but the Suns (11-7) fell 114-92 in their worst offensive showing of the season.

After the Rockets traded him to the Suns, Dillon Brooks posted a standout offensive performance against his former team Monday.

Preview the Houston Rockets' NBA matchup with Phoenix, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Houston Rockets are proving that they firmly belong in the title conversation after weeks of elite two-way basketball. Most recently, they proved they could without their star scorer in Kevin Durant, defeating a hot Phoenix Suns team 114-92 on Monday night.