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‘Freak of nature’: As wins mount, Amen Thompson dazzles Rockets and NBA
Amen Thompson is putting up elite numbers as a starter for a Houston team at No. 2 in the West (30-14). It’s hard to see him leaving it any time soon.
Amen Thompson does it all for Rockets with triple-double vs. Cavs. 'Dude's just a freak of nature.'
Amen Thompson's athleticism and play in his second year has been key for Rockets who have ascended to being one of NBA's top four teams.
Steven Adams on Amen Thompson: 'He's a freak of nature'
Even Rockets center Steven Adams, whose offensive rebounding rate was recently called “unreal” by Nuggets coach Michael Malone, was impressed by his teammate who is four inches shorter and 10
In rematch, Rockets beat Cavs again as Amen Thompson records 23-point triple-double
Led by a 23-point triple-double from Amen Thompson on elite efficiency, the Rockets (30-14) beat Cleveland (36-9) for a second time in four nights.
Amen Thompson Continues to Thrive as a Starter for the Rockets
There's a legitimate argument for Thompson to remain as the starter when Smith returns. The Rockets have found the same success with Thompson in the starting lineup, and he's been producing at a higher level. Based on his seamless fit in the first five, head coach Ime Udoka will have a tough decision to make soon.
Amen Thompson logs second career triple-double as Rockets defeat Cleveland
Adam Wexler: #Rockets take down the Cavaliers again, 135-131. Amen Thompson w/ his 2nd career triple-double: 23p, 14r, 10a Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun each with 26p. Houston now 30-14, remain 2nd in the West. @SportsTalk790
Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat East-leading Cavaliers for second time in week, 135-131
Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on Saturday night.
Amen Thompson Crashing Glass For Rockets
The Houston Rockets have one of the best rebounding guards in the league in Amen Thompson. Thompson, 21, is averaging eight rebounds per game for the Rockets this season, putting him in a group of just 27 players around the league who achieve that goal.
Cavaliers lose 3rd straight as Rockets' Amen Thompson gets triple-double in 135-131 win
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 72 points in the defeat, losing three in a row for the first time this season.
Highlights from Amen Thompson's Triple-Double
Watch full highlights from Amen Thompson's amazing performance in Rockets at Cavaliers on 01/25/2025
Amen Thompson helps Rockets complete sweep of Cavaliers
Amen Thompson came up with critical late rebounds and points as part of his triple-double performance, and the visiting Houston Rockets completed the regular-season sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 135-131 decision on Saturday.
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Drafted as point guard, Amen Thompson transitions into elite rebounder for Rockets
I really didn’t start to do that until I got to the league, to be honest,” Amen Thompson says of his elite rebounding as a ...
Why Amen Thompson is emerging as a serious contender for NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Amen Thompson had a quiet rookie season but his star turn has gotten loud in his second year with the Rockets.
Houston’s Top Three Take Next Steps Forward
The Houston Rockets' top three players are starting to show just how capable they are of competing with other top teams.