In the first quarter of Wednesday night's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, LeBron James and Dillon Brooks engaged in an intense, no-holds-barred duel that harkened back to basketball games of the 1990s. The intense matchup continued from last season's first-round playoff series when Brooks played for the Memphis Grizzlies, which added even more tension to the game, which the Rockets won 128-94.

James, who is known for his physicality, aggressively attacked the basket throughout the first quarter, enjoying the challenge of Brooks' tight defense. In a memorable moment, Brooks managed to steal the ball from James and celebrated the defense with a roar of victory.

The tension between the two players was evident before the game began. Pregame footage showed Brooks possibly staring down the Lakers' sidelines in what appeared to be an attempt to intimidate his opponent. During the game, the rivalry between James and Brooks intensified further as they were filmed standing face-to-face in a heated argument.

The physical altercation between James and Brooks set the tone for the rest of the game as both teams played with intensity and perseverance. Although the Lakers put up a good fight, the Rockets controlled the game from start to finish and came away with a convincing 128-94 victory.

While the Lakers may have lost the game, the intense rivalry between James and Brooks added an exciting element to the game. Their physicality and intense exchanges harkened back to the hard-nosed basketball of the 1990s and were a refreshing change from the more skill-oriented style of play prevalent in today's NBA.