‘Luxury’ of Versatility: Amen Thompson Leads Rockets Past Dallas
Rockets coach Ime Udoka praises Amen Thompson's ability to play multiple offensive positions. “It is a luxury, for sure,” Udoka said. “Playing with any lineup.”
Key Moment in the Game
With 3:02 left in the second quarter and Houston holding a narrow two-point lead over the Dallas Mavericks, guard Amen Thompson took his second free throw but missed slightly to the right.
“When he threw me the lob, he told me he wasn’t even looking,” Thompson said after the game.
Thompson quickly grabbed his own rebound, landed, and passed the ball to center Alperen Sengun before falling out of bounds. As the defense shifted to Sengun, Thompson sneaked back in, caught a lob pass, and completed a reverse dunk. This fast-paced play energized the crowd at the Toyota Center.
Impact and Performance
Thompson's chemistry with teammates, built over two seasons, has helped the Rockets gain league-wide respect. His versatility was on full display during Houston’s 110-102 win against Dallas, marking their fourth consecutive victory.
- Thompson scored a team-high and personal season-best 27 points.
- He is averaging 20.7 points per game over his last three games.
This performance underscores Thompson’s growing role as a dynamic player for the Rockets.
Author’s summary: Amen Thompson’s versatile playmaking and chemistry with teammates fueled the Rockets’ fourth straight win, highlighted by a spectacular reverse dunk and a season-high 27 points.