Rockets' Amen Thompson: Efficient shooting in win

Thompson finished with 21 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 130-128 preseason win over the Pelicans

After an early dust-up with Jose Alvarado, Thompson went on to deliver a masterful preseason performance Tuesday. With Fred VanVleet (knee) likely sidelined for the entire campaign after an offseason injury, the Rockets are hoping for a major leap from Thompson in Year 3.