Thompson's season-high 27 points gives Rockets 4th straight win

Thompson's Season-High 27 Points Lead Rockets to Fourth Straight Win

HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, while Alperen Sengun contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets edge the Dallas Mavericks 110-102 on Monday night.

The Rockets have now won four consecutive games after losing their first two of the season.

Late-Game Highlights

With about 90 seconds remaining, the Rockets held a one-point lead when Sengun drove into the lane, spun past a defender, and made a basket to push the score to 105-102.

After Washington missed a 3-pointer, Josh Okogie sank two free throws—his first points of the game—extending the lead to 107-102 with one minute left.

D’Angelo Russell missed a 3-pointer, but Thompson made one of two free throws, increasing the lead to 108-102 with 27 seconds remaining. Thompson then blocked a 3-point attempt by No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and Tari Eason sealed the victory with a dunk.

Mavericks' Efforts Without Davis

Washington posted season highs with 29 points and 12 rebounds for the Mavericks, who played their second straight game without Anthony Davis due to a strained calf. Max Christie added 17 points, and Flagg contributed 12 points and five rebounds, as Dallas fell to 2-5.

Other Notable Performances

Kevin Durant scored 21 points with six rebounds and five assists, although he shot just 6 of 18 from the field. Durant made his first 3-pointer after missing his first six attempts. Daniel Gafford made a layup on the other end before Durant hit another 3-pointer, bringing the score to 99-94 with five minutes remaining.

"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 career-best performance powered the Houston Rockets to a tight 110-102 win over the Mavericks, marking their fourth consecutive victory this season.

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