Amen Thompson put in a crucial performance in the Houston Rockets' 106-96 win over the ... to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo: IMAGN) Despite what he has done in the past two games ...

(Photo: IMAGN) Not many people are talking about Amen Thompson and his impact on the Houston Rockets. Thompson started the season off the bench but proved that he's better as a starter. He can ...

which caused the Rockets to get lost on defense and give up open three-pointers. Amen Thompson took control over the ball to end the first quarter, and a pass to Jabari Smith Jr., followed by a ...

James Harden has 35 points and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard scores 22 points and Ivica Zubac gets his first career triple-double ...

The game was defined by the absolutely incredible defense we saw played on Stephen Curry by the Rockets. By using Amen Thompson as the ... doing anything more than shoot the 4.3 attempts per ...

Rockets 106, Warriors 96 ... During that 17-game stretch, Amen Thompson ranks 1st in the NBA in per-game +/- (in 10 games), and Green and Sengun rank 3rd & 4th in total +/- Dubs Streak Ends ...

Meanwhile, the Rockets ... shoot a collective 2-for-15 against imbricated defenses is an annoying one. The argument for Houston is that their defense, and Thompson specifically, can stand up to any ...

This growth is accompanied by standout performances from other young talents like Amen Thompson and I-Peng, enhancing the team's depth and resilience. The Family Photo: More Than Just a Snapshot On ...

Can second-year Rockets star Amen Thompson earn All-Defensive First Team honors, or even NBA Defensive Player of the Year?