Houston Rockets, Cavs and Thompson

‘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.
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.
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
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 lifting off for Rockets
The Rockets are exceeding expectations this season and Thompson is following that theme by having an ascendant sophomore campaign.
Amen Thompson Continues to Thrive as a Starter for the Rockets
However, the Rockets have been just fine, if not better since forward Amen Thompson stepped in to fill that starting spot. In his sophomore season, the 21-year-old is averaging 12
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 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
Highlights from Amen Thompson's Triple-Double
Watch full highlights from Amen Thompson's amazing performance in Rockets at Cavaliers on 01/25/2025
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,
NBA Power Rankings Week 14: Lakers, Clippers begin to turn corner
The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.
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The Rockets face the Celtics this Monday. Get today's NBA predictions and best bets for the game! SportsGrid highlights our ...
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Ausar Thompson's commitment to little things helping Detroit Pistons thrive
The NBA cleared him to return a day later ... He caught all of his games, and they often spoke directly afterward. Was it tough for Thompson watching Amen play before he himself was cleared? “No ...
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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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"Got messages on silent" - Amen Thompson reveals hilarious reaction to losing to brother Ausar in sibling grudge match
It's not easy to have one of your sons make it to the NBA, much less two of them. That's why the Thompson family should be very proud of what they've accomplished.