Point guard Brooks is key to Rockets' success this season

HOUSTON: Aaron Brooks blossomed in the playoffs last year, carrying the Houston Rockets to a second-round Game 7 with quick moves, sharp shooting and smart decisions.

The trick now is to play like that for a full season.

The speedy 6-foot point guard, drafted by the Rockets in 2007, is a major key to Houston's season with Tracy McGrady's status uncertain and Yao Ming out until next year.