It’s safe to say Dillon Brooks was not happy with the Houston Rockets’ performance in a 120-119 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.
Brooks told reporters after the game the Rockets “crumbled” in blowing an eight-point lead in the final five minutes against the Grizzlies.
“We should have blew them out,” Brooks said. “We just fell into their game and we just crumble every time. We just got to get stops, stop turning over the ball.”
The Rockets led this game by as many as 11 points in the first half. They did take the lead early in the fourth quarter, but Houston stormed back to go ahead 115-107 with 6:18 remaining.
Houston’s offense went scoreless for the next four minutes until Tari Eason’s layup with 2:21 left to play. The Grizzlies went on a 7-0 run in between to get within one point.
It looked like the Rockets were going to hold on when Jalen Green made two of three free throws to make the score 119-114 with 1:54 remaining. Two quick buckets by the Grizzlies got them within one point.
Brooks fouled Jaren Jackson Jr. with eight seconds left that allowed the Grizzlies forward to make two free throws to put his team ahead 120-119. Fred VanVleet did get a look from three for the win, but his attempt missed to end Houston’s four-game winning streak.
The Grizzlies were able to win without Ja Morant, who sat out due to a shoulder injury. Their 120 points tied the fifth-most the Rockets have allowed in a game this season.
There’s no shame in losing to a Memphis team that has the third-best record in the Western Conference (32-16). The Rockets (32-15) did miss an opportunity to put a little breathing room between themselves and the Grizzlies for the No. 2 seed.
In a recent post-game interview, Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks didn’t hold back when discussing the Houston Rockets’ performance in their recent matchup. Brooks criticized the Rockets for “crumbling” in the game and expressed frustration that his team didn’t blow them out.
Despite the Rockets being one of the worst teams in the league this season, the Grizzlies only managed to win by a narrow margin. Brooks was clearly disappointed with his team’s performance and expected a more dominant showing against the struggling Rockets.
Fans of the Grizzlies will be eager to see if the team can bounce back from this lackluster performance and show more consistency in future games. Stay tuned for more updates on the Grizzlies’ season as they continue to push for a playoff spot.
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During the early to mid-1980s, years after Stevie Nicks and Don Henley‘s relationship had ended, the two reconnected on several collaborations, beginning with Nicks’ 1981 solo debut Bella Donna, and thier hit duet on “Leather and Lace,” which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Henley also joined on the backing vocals and drums on the Bella Donna track “The Highwayman,” and in 1985, the pair reunited for a cover of Warren Zevon‘s “Reconsider Me,” which ended up on Nicks’ 1998 box set Enchanted.
Both reconnected again 30 years later for Henley’s 2015 album Cass Country on an unlikely cover. Featured as a bonus track for Target, “It Don’t Matter to the Sun” was released 16 years earlier on Garth Brooks‘ album, released under his alter-ego moniker Chris Gaines.
Initially, the character of Chris Gaines was created for a film called The Lamb, which starred Brooks as a rock star chronicling different periods throughout his life. The film was never released, but Brooks went ahead nad took on the persona of Gaines and his music with the 199 release of Garth Brooks in…The Life of Chris Gaines. Born in Brisbane, Australia to a mother who was an Olympic swimmer, and his father, who was her coach, the raven-haired Gaines survived a tragic car crash in the early1990s, which altered his appearance.
Produced by Don Was, The Life of Chris Gaines went to No. 2 and featured “It Don’t Matter to the Sun,” which was covered by singer and comedian Rosie Thomas and Glee star Matthew Morrrison years before Nicks and Henley’s version.
Written by Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick, and Tommy Sims, “It Dont’ Matter to the Sun” follows a severed love and how the sun, the moon, and life still move on.
It don’t matter to the sun If you go or if you stay I know the sun is gonna rise Shine down on another day There will still be a tomorrow Even if you choose to leave ‘Cause it don’t matter to the sun (oh baby) It matters to me
It ain’t gonna stop the world If you walk out that door This old world will just keep on turning ’round Like it did the day before ‘Cause see to them it makes no difference It just keeps on keepin’ time ‘Cause it ain’t gonna stop the world But it’ll be the end of mine
What can I say What can I do I’m still in love So without you
It don’t matter the moon If your not in my life No the moon will just keep hangin’ ’round Like it’s just another night Find another place to shine on down On some other lovers dreams ‘Cause it don’t matter the moon But is sure do matter to me No it don’t matter to the moon But it matters to me
Don Henley (l) and inductee Stevie Nicks perform at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony – Show at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
First connecting in the mid-1970s, Nicks and Henley dated for a few years before calling it off by the late ’70s. During their union, Nicks became pregnant with Henley and had an abortion, which may have been the partial inspiration behind the lyrics of “Sara,” released on Fleetwood Mac‘s Tusk.
“Had I married Don and had that baby, and had she been a girl, I would have named her Sara,” said Nicks. “But there was another woman in my life named Sara [Recor], who shortly after that became Mick’s wife, Sara Fleetwood.”
Released December 5, 1979, “Sara” went to No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Nicks later revisited the name in 1987 on the Fleetwood Mac Tango in the Night track “Welcome to the Room…Sara” — When you hang up that phone / Well, you cease to exist / Welcome to the room, Sara.
By the ’80s, Nicks also talked openly about her relationship with Henely and their continued friendship. “Well, Don always treated me very special,” said Nicks. “He always kinda treated me like we were married, in that strange sorta way, he still does, whenever I see him. I think he found in me something that he has not probably found since, and that was somebody that was very… .”
Nicks continued, ”It was 1976, this was right after the beginning of when Fleetwood Mac really made it, and The Eagles had been big for a long time. So, he found a very different kind of girl in me than in most of the women that he was used to hanging out with, and we had a very special relationship because of that.”
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In 2015, music legends Don Henley and Stevie Nicks teamed up for a powerful duet that left fans in awe. The song they chose to cover was a ballad originally released by Garth Brooks’ ’90s alter-ego, Chris Gaines.
The hauntingly beautiful track, titled “Lost in You,” was a departure from the country sound that Brooks was known for. With Henley’s soulful vocals and Nicks’ ethereal tone, the song took on a new life and resonated with listeners in a whole new way.
The collaboration between these two iconic artists was a match made in music heaven. Their voices blended seamlessly, creating a mesmerizing and emotional performance that captivated audiences around the world.
While the original version of “Lost in You” by Chris Gaines may have flown under the radar, Henley and Nicks’ rendition brought new attention to the song and showcased the timeless talent of both artists.
If you haven’t had the chance to listen to Don Henley and Stevie Nicks’ 2015 duet of “Lost in You,” do yourself a favor and give it a listen. It’s a truly magical musical moment that you won’t want to miss.
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Stephen Deusner’s new entry in the acclaimed 33 ⅓ series examines the megastar’s failed pivot to pop.
The 1990s belonged to American country singer and songwriter Garth Brooks, but his dominance was more or less confined to that decade. He hasn’t faded into obscurity, but one aspect of his decade has: his failed attempt to launch an alter ego for himself as pop star Chris Gaines with the 1999 album Garth Brooks in…the Life of Chris Gaines. (There was also a 1999 TV movie of the same title, directed by Jon Small.)
The lone Gaines release, more or less a lost album, is the subject of music critic Stephen Deusner’s new book, part of the 33 ⅓ series that focuses on deep dives into one release from a noteworthy artist. This enjoyable read doesn’t require the reader to be a Garth Brooks superfan. Countless books are revisiting signature 1990s rock acts, but far fewer take a deep dive into country music, let alone look at a signature artist’s self-inflicted undoing. It’s an interesting angle to revisit the 1990s – a decade that has been strip-mined for book content.
Deusner, whose 2021 book Where the Devil Don’t Stay is the definitive statement on Drive by Truckers, has long been fascinated by the Chris Gaines project. He takes this point of entry to analyze the duality of Garth Brooks, the country superstar and megawatt brand, and Garth Brooks, the KISS-loving slacker who contributed a cover of “Hard Luck Woman” in a 1990s tribute compilation and who would rather spend his days dreaming than doing.
Deusner spent the 1990s as a Garth Brooks fan, bringing a depth of firsthand experience to Garth Brooks in…the Life of Chris Gaines. It is not an outsider’s finger-point-and-chuckle but a nuanced portrait of the essential 1990s music superstar who is spoken of far less often outside of country music circles than other key artists from that decade – despite outselling all of them.
If remembered at all, the Chris Gaines project is often cited as a reason for Garth Brooks’ crest and break. After the project failed, it was all but erased from Brooks’ legacy, unavailable on streaming sites, and absent from Greatest Hits packages. The only reason it comes up at this point in his career is due to Brooks himself, who still speaks wistfully about the project.
The journey begins in 1997, with Deusner covering a Garth Brooks press conference. At that point, the megastar was working on the Gaines character between tours, planning a move into film, and signing with the San Diego Padres. Brooks was working with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds on a film called The Lamb, where he was potentially going to play the lead (or not. The project was a perfect example of Brooks’ skittishness at the time).
The randomness of these pursuits, Deusner posits, is evidence that Brooks was bored with his bulletproof run of tours and albums that had already reached a wider audience than just diehard country fans. Music critic Neil Strauss argued that these moves indicated that Brooks was getting too big for his britches and asked why Brooks needed to pursue the small group of people who weren’t fans by pivoting to pop.
Regardless, by the end of 1999, Garth Brooks’ hot streak was over, and the Gaines project was a major flop that still appears to haunt him, even though he is proud of taking such a big swing. Part of that must surely be the effort he put into creating the Gaines character, who was a brooding Australian with an overtly sexual side and soul patch and bangs that hid some of his face. His love of 1970s rock inspired the album’s music, but the look was inspired by 1990s alt-rocker Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls. Brooks worked on the backstory for Gaines between tours and recording, developing a plan to release multiple albums culminating in a box set.
Deusner points out several ways Garth Brooks failed to be successesful with the Gains project. For example, his press about it was marked by confusion about the division between Brooks and Gaines. Brooks was not good at explaining why he was doing this and who Gaines was. In interviews, he seemed unclear about how he wanted the project to be received by fans. At one point, he considered releasing it anonymously, which might have been a better move, considering that this set of songs took aback fans who loved Brooks’ country anthems. Deusner conducts a thorough and thoughtful reassessment of the record, making a case for it to be at least more readily accessible.
Even though fans and the press were perplexed, Garth Brooks was hardly the only artist at the time seeking to blur the lines between fiction and reality. In 1999, Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez’s The Blair Witch Project initially perplexed audiences with its meticulously created lore, and soon after, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s lineup of characters lived in a blurry space, creations that operated in the real world. Long before Brooks grew his soul patch, David Bowie had a series of identities, including Alladin Sane and the Thin White Duke.
The Life and Times of Chris Gaines is an irresistible subject for a 33 ⅓ book. This is a fascinating look into the life of a megastar and his conflicted nature, a struggle for an artist to reconcile himself as a brand and as an individual. As recently as 2021, Garth Brooks claimed to be working on more Gaines material, so we may not have heard the last of this. As current country music is more willing to swirl in contemporary pop, a renewed Chris Gains project could conceivably be a way back to the spotlight for Brooks. Indeed, a Chris Gaines comeback would be a fun way to end this story, but for now, exploring the wreckage is mightily entertaining.
Garth Brooks is a country music legend whose passion for music knows no bounds. From his humble beginnings in Oklahoma to selling out stadiums around the world, Garth’s love for performing and connecting with his fans is evident in every note he sings.
His iconic hits like “Friends in Low Places” and “The Dance” have touched the hearts of millions, and his energetic live shows leave audiences in awe. Garth’s passion for music is infectious, and his dedication to his craft is unwavering.
Whether he’s singing about love, heartache, or just having a good time, Garth Brooks’ passion shines through in every song he sings. His music has stood the test of time, and his influence on the country music industry is undeniable.
So here’s to Garth Brooks, the man whose passion for music has inspired generations of fans and musicians alike. Cheers to the passion of Garth Brooks, and may he continue to rock the stage for years to come.
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L’ultima sfida del girone unico di Europa League si conclude con una sconfitta della Lazio, che perde in casa del Braga per 1-0. A dirigire il match è stato il signor John Brooks (ENG), coadiuvato dagli assistenti Simon Bennett (ENG) e Daniel Robathan (ENG). A completare la squadra arbitrale Thomas Bramall (ENG) come IV ufficiale mentre Stuart Attwell (ENG) e Pol van Boekel (NED) sono stati indicati nei ruoli di VAR e AVAR.
Il primo tempo
La prima frazione di gara è stata piuttosto tranquilla per il fischietto inglese. Nessun episodio particolare da segnalare, con l’arbitro che ha scelto di far correre abbastanza il gioco.
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Il secondo tempo
Anche nei secondi 45′ il fischietto inglese non ha avuto molti problemi, ma a differenza del primo tempo ha scelto di fischiare di più, commettendo anche qualche errore di disattenzione. L’unico giallo estratto, è stato quello per il difensore biancoceleste Mario Gila, che ha commesso un fallo tattico che gli è costato giustamente l’ammonizione.
del suo tempo libero
Brooks è un ragazzo che ama passare il suo tempo libero in modo tranquillo e rilassante. Non ama le situazioni caotiche o stressanti e preferisce dedicarsi a attività che gli permettano di ricaricare le energie e di trovare la pace interiore.
La sua giornata perfetta inizia con una lunga passeggiata in mezzo alla natura, magari in un parco o in un bosco vicino alla sua casa. Respirare aria fresca, ascoltare il canto degli uccelli e osservare la bellezza del paesaggio gli permette di rilassarsi e di concentrarsi sul momento presente.
Dopo la passeggiata, Brooks ama dedicarsi alla lettura di un buon libro o alla scrittura di pensieri e riflessioni personali nel suo diario. Queste attività gli permettono di esprimere se stesso e di esplorare le sue emozioni in modo profondo e autentico.
Nel pomeriggio, Brooks si rilassa con una tazza di tè caldo e ascolta la sua musica preferita. La musica ha il potere di calmare la sua mente e di trasportarlo in un luogo di pace e serenità.
Infine, la giornata si conclude con una meditazione serale che gli permette di rilassarsi completamente e di prepararsi per una notte di riposo rigenerante.
Per Brooks, la gestione del suo tempo libero è fondamentale per mantenere l’equilibrio mentale e emotivo. Trovare momenti di tranquillità e di pace nella frenesia della vita quotidiana è essenziale per il suo benessere e la sua felicità.
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Flau’jae Johnson’s mother Kia Brooks tends to be very active on social media. One of her latest interactions involved a video featuring celebrity Kevin Hart, one of the richest people in the United States with a net worth of $450 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Brooks reacted to a video posted to Instagram last December, which had Hart explain why he surrounds himself with people who are winners. He claims they helped him grow and become more ambitious in his ideas, allowing him to take his craft more seriously over time.
She reacted to the video with a story post that summed up her reaction to what Hart said in four words.
“It’s just that simple!!” Brooks said.
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Flau’jae Johnson revealed her favorite NFL team
Flau’jae Johnson is paying more attention to the NFL when she’s on her days off from LSU women’s basketball.
Johnson gave an explanation about her current favorite NFL team, which is none as she tried being a supporter of the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints over the past couple of seasons. She explained as much in an Instagram reel from the “Best of Both Worlds with Flau’jae Johnson” podcast.
“Y’all, I have a curse. Last year, I didn’t have an NFL team. Falcons, they just embarrassed me every year, I’m done with that. So I’m like, I’m gonna be a Saints fan bro. As soon as I turned into a Saints fan, they started losing,” Johnson said.
“You know me, I’m a bandwagon. I’m about to go. I hop on the Eagles. As soon as I joined the Eagles, bro, they started losing. I’m talking about, you remember, they lost all them games back to back to back? That was me.”
Johnson has performed at a high level for the LSU Tigers this season. After 20 games, she is averaging 19.9 points, six rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game. She boasts shooting splits of 49.2% shooting from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc.
Following Friday’s matchup with the No. 2 South Gamecocks, the No. 5 Tigers will return home to host the Texas A&M Aggies at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. ET.
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