Thompson Leads Rockets to Fourth Straight Win
HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, while Alperen Sengun added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-102 on Monday night.
Key Moments in the Game
- The Rockets have now won four consecutive games after losing their first two of the season.
- Trailing by one, Sengun drove into the lane, spun past a defender, and scored to make it 105-102 with about 90 seconds remaining.
- Washington missed a 3-pointer, then Josh Okogie extended Houston’s lead to 107-102 with a pair of free throws.
- D’Angelo Russell missed a 3-point attempt; Thompson followed with a free throw to push the lead to 108-102 with 27 seconds left.
- Thompson blocked a 3-point shot by No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and Tari Eason sealed the victory with a dunk.
Dallas Mavericks' Performance
Washington recorded 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 contributed 17 points, and Cooper Flagg added 12 points and five rebounds as Dallas fell to 2-5.
Notable Player Stats
- Kevin Durant scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out five assists, shooting 6-for-18 from the floor.
- The Rockets held a narrow lead when Durant hit his first 3-pointer after missing his initial six attempts.
- Daniel Gafford responded with a layup before Durant hit another 3-pointer, pushing the score to 99-94 with five minutes remaining.
“Sengun drove into the lane and spun around a defender before sinking a shot to make it 105-102 with about 90 seconds left.”
Summary: Amen Thompson’s career-best scoring and crucial plays helped Houston extend their winning streak to four, securing a hard-fought victory over the Mavericks.