In rematch, Rockets beat Cavs again as Amen Thompson records 23-point triple-double
NBA title contenders and a rematch of Wednesday's thriller in Houston, the Rockets defeated the Cavaliers for the second time in four days with Saturday's 135-131 victory (box score) at Cleveland.
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.
‘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.
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
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.
What twins Ausar and Amen Thompson had to say about the Detroit Pistons' win over the Houston Rockets
Given how much twins Amen and Ausar Thompson are lumped together, even when being praised by NBA stars for their athleticism, head-to-head matchups provide an opportunity for separation.
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.
Cavaliers lose 3rd straight as Rockets' Amen Thompson gets triple-double in 135-131 win
For the first time during what's been an amazing season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have lost three games in a row. The third consecutive defeat came on Saturday night versus the Houston Rockets. Amen Thompson collected a triple-double with 23 points,
Rockets wing Amen Thompson could be 'Dennis Rodman with offense'
As the Rockets rise out West, Amen Thompson delivers another triple-double and has developed into an X-factor in Houston.
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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 ...
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Rockets injury updates: Amen Thompson out with calf tightness, Jabari Smith avoids surgery
Amen Thompson (left calf tightness) is day to day after sitting out Saturday, while Jabari Smith Jr. (left hand fracture) ...
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“Unguardable… Unless…” – Amen Thompson Gives Hilarious Response To Jalen Green’s 40-Point Outburst Against The Memphis Grizzlies
In a recent interview, Amen Thompson humorously commented on teammate Jalen Green's standout play against the Grizzlies.
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The Houston Rockets are continuing their tough stretch as they take on the Boston Celtics on the road. The Rockets lost to ...