Dillon Brooks got a latest trolling directed towards him from his Houston Rockets teammate Tari Eason for his pre-game outfit.

Smith had started in just one of his three appearances since returning from a month-long absence and will be back in the starting lineup Wednesday in place of Tari Eason (Tari Eason). During that stretch,

With Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle strain) sidelined for a 10th straight game, Tari Eason made another start on Tuesday night versus Milwaukee.

Tari Eason sinks a floater in the first period vs. the Timberwolves.

Eason provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 14 rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 115-102 loss to the Pacers. Eason matched his season-high with 14 rebounds, laying out his first double-double in over a month.

Iffy for Monday

After sitting out in Saturday's game against Utah, Eason will start in his return and supplant Jabari Smith from the first unit. Over five games as a starter this season, Eason has averaged 13.4 points,

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, center, shoots between Indiana Pacers defenders Jarace Walker, left, and Thomas Bryant during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Mar

Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and Tari Eason are all on The Ringer’s latest top-100 NBA players list.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reaches for a loose ball along with Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson (1) and Houston Rockets' Tari Eason during the second half of an NBA basketball

As expected, Eason will sit out of the second leg of the Rockets' back-to-back set Saturday after 27 minutes during Friday's win over the Timberwolves. Jabari Smith -- who made his return from a hand fracture Friday -- will likely be placed in the starting lineup due to Eason's injury.