Amen Thompson Leads Rockets to Fourth Consecutive Win
The Houston Rockets secured a 110-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, marking their fourth straight win after starting the season 0-2.
Key Performances
- Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, contributing crucial plays down the stretch.
- Alperen Sengun added 26 points along with 11 rebounds, including a pivotal basket that put Houston ahead 105-102 with about 90 seconds remaining.
- Washington led Dallas with 29 points and 12 rebounds, both season highs.
- Kevin Durant recorded 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists despite a 6-for-18 shooting night.
Game Highlights
The game remained close until late when Sengun spun past a defender to give Houston a slight edge. After Washington missed a three-point attempt, Josh Okogie extended the Rockets' lead with two free throws. Thompson added one of two free throws and then blocked a three-point shot by No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg. Tari Eason sealed the win with a dunk in the final seconds.
Mavericks' Struggles
Dallas played its second consecutive game without Anthony Davis, sidelined due to a strained calf. Max Christie contributed 17 points, while Flagg tallied 12 points and five rebounds. The loss dropped Dallas to a 2-5 record.
"The Rockets led by one when Sengun drove into the lane and spun around a defender before sinking a shot to make it 105-102 with about 90 seconds left."
"Washington had season highs of 29 points and 12 rebounds for the Mavericks in their second straight game without Anthony Davis, who is out with a strained calf."
Author's summary: Amen Thompson’s season-best performance propelled the Houston Rockets to their fourth win in a row, overcoming a spirited Dallas Mavericks squad missing key players.
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