Rockets' Amen Thompson: Nears double-double in loss
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Thompson registered eight points (4-9 FG, 0-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 loss to Golden State in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Thompson is one of the most promising young stars on the Rockets, especially in terms of the impact he makes on the defensive end of the floor. However, during the Game 1 loss to the Warriors on Sunday, the defensive-minded forward made more of an impact on the glass, ripping down nine rebounds to go along with eight points and six assists. Unfortunately, it was enough to help Houston hold off Golden State from taking a 1-0 series lead.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Logs team-high 15 points
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Thompson finished Sunday's 126-111 loss to Denver with 15 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes.
Thompson's emergence as a legit scoring threat has been critical to Houston's competitiveness in the Western Conference. The 2023 first-round pick exceeded his rookie season by a wide margin during his second year with the Rockets, with substantial increases in points, rebounds, assists and steals. Over 68 games and 41 starts, the youngster averaged 14.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Ready to return Sunday
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Thompson (rest) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
The Rockets rested their regular rotation players in the last two contests, but that won't be the case Sunday, because this is the final chance the Rockets will have to log competitive minutes until the playoffs start April 19. As such, Thompson will start and should handle his regular workload in this contest. The second-year combo forward has started in each of his 16 appearances since the All-Star break, averaging 15.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per contest.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Will play vs. LAL
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Thompson (rest) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Lakers.
After missing Wednesday's loss to the Clippers for rest purposes, Thompson will be available Friday. The defensive-minded guard is having a strong second season with Houston, averaging 14.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 55.5 percent from the field.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Will not play vs. LAC
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Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Thompson will be sidelined Wednesday for rest purposes, as the Rockets start to focus on keeping their best players healthy for the NBA playoffs. Houston will likely lean on Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore to shoulder the load in Los Angeles.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Contributes across the board
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Thompson put up 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks in 29 minutes during Sunday's 106-96 win over the Warriors.
The sophomore wing was a force to be reckoned with on all fronts in the big win, putting up yet another impressive showing in what has been a breakout season. Thompson has averaged 16.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game in 40 outings as a starter this season, compared to just 11.1, 6.6 and 2.2 in 27 games with the second unit.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Logs double-double in return
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Thompson contributed 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Thursday's 121-110 victory over Utah.
Thompson returned to action after taking a seat to tend his injured ankle, which has kept him out of seven games this month. The second-year pro's mid-range shot was on point in the decisive win, giving the Rockets an offensive shot in the arm as they try to maintain the second seed in the Western Conference. Houston has an upcoming back-to-back set that includes a match against the Lakers on Monday, and Thompson may miss one of those games for injury management.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Available to face Utah
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Thompson (ankle) is available for Thursday's matchup against the Jazz, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Thompson will return to game action after being a late scratch in Tuesday's win over Atlanta due to left ankle soreness. The 22-year-old has appeared in two outings following a six-game absence due to a sprained left ankle, and he was able to play 30-plus minutes in both of them. Thompson has made six appearances this month, averaging 14.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks across 36.3 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Questionable for Thursday
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Thompson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Thompson was a late scratch for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to left ankle soreness, but the questionable tag suggests that he remains day-to-day. If Thompson is unable to give it a go, guys like Tari Eason, Jabari Smith and Dillon Brooks could soak up some of his usage.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Late scratch Tuesday
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Thompson won't play in Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to left ankle soreness, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 22-year-old was scratched just before tipoff, and he'll be replaced in the starting five by Tari Eason. Thompson's next chance to play will come Thursday against Utah. Cam Whitmore and Aaron Holiday are also candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Thompson being sidelined.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Dominates in return
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Thompson closed Friday's 102-98 victory over the Heat with 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and seven steals over 35 minutes.
Thompson returned to the court after missing the past six games due to an ankle injury. Demonstrating that it is possible to return from an injury without requiring a ramp-up period, Thompson moved straight into the starting lineup, playing without a minutes' restriction. He picked up where he left off, tallying a career-high seven steals while falling one rebound short of a double-double. Barring any setbacks, Thompson should be good to go as the Rockets look to build momentum heading into the playoffs.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Sidelined 10 to 14 days
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Thompson will be out 10 to 14 days due to a left ankle sprain, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Thompson, who sustained the left ankle injury during Saturday's game against the Pelicans, underwent an MRI that revealed a sprain and no structural damage to the ankle. The second-year pro is expected to miss approximately the next two weeks. Cam Whitmore figures to see an expanded role while Thompson is sidelined.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Exits early in blowout win
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Thompson headed to the locker room midway through the fourth quarter during Saturday's game against the Pelicans after landing awkwardly, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Thompson sat on the ground before limping over to the stanchion, and then he headed to the locker room. With the Rockets up by a considerable margin midway through the fourth quarter at the time of his exit, Thompson didn't return to the contest as Houston secured a 146-117 win. Thompson posted 15 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists and a block across 33 minutes. His status is worth monitoring, as the Rockets' next game will come Monday against the Magic.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Omitted from injury report
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Thompson (shoulder) isn't listed on Houston's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
After missing Monday's loss to the Thunder, Thompson, Alperen Sengun (back) and Dillon Brooks (knee) will all be available for the second half of Houston's back-to-back set. Fred VanVleet (ankle) remains out, so Thompson should be the starting point guard.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Dealing with shoulder soreness
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Thompson is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to right shoulder soreness.
Thompson is one of five Rockets listed as questionable for Monday's game, which is the first half of a back-to-back set. Fred VanVleet (ankle) has already been ruled out, so Thompson would likely slide back to point guard if he's cleared to suit up versus Oklahoma City.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Sticking with first unit
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Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that Thompson will remain in the starting five moving forward, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
With Fred VanVleet (ankle) expected to reclaim his role in the starting five on Saturday against the Kings, the Rockets will move Jabari Smith to the second unit, keeping Thompson in the starting lineup. The second-year swingman has started in each of his last 24 appearances due to VanVleet and Smith both missing time, during which he has averaged 16.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.6 blocks across 37.8 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Leading scorer in Wednesday's win
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Thompson closed with a game-high 25 points (12-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 118-106 victory over the Spurs.
After getting ejected from Tuesday's win over the Bucks in the fourth quarter, Thompson returned with a vengeance Wednesday, posting his best scoring effort since Feb. 3. The second-year wing remains an erratic offensive contributor -- he's scored 20 or more points four times in 12 February games, but he's also scored in single digits five times. On the month, Thompson is averaging 14.9 points, 8.6 boards, 6.3 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.3 steals while shooting 54.7 percent from the floor.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Solid effort despite loss
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Thompson produced 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 127-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
Thompson had a strong all-around showing in the loss to the Nets on Tuesday, even if his scoring figures weren't very high, and he delivered another stat-filling performance in Thursday's loss. Thompson has been a stud in fantasy due to his ability to fill the box score regularly. Over his last 10 appearances, Thompson has averaged 17.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Continues to shine
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Thompson provided 21 points (7-15 FG, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 120-119 loss to the Grizzlies.
Thompson has surpassed the 20-point mark in three of his last four games, and he seems to be growing into his game more and more with each passing start. He's made 17 starts this season, most of which have been due to the absence of Jabari Smith (hand), but Thompson has embraced the opportunity. He's averaging 18.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game in those 17 starts.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Logs triple-double against Cavs
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Thompson racked up 23 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 14 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Saturday's 135-131 victory over Cleveland.
Thompson was the Rockets' best player on the court Saturday, leading the team with a plus-10 point differential en route to his second-career triple-double. Houston holds an 8-2 record since Thompson was permanently inserted into the starting lineup Jan. 5, which includes back-to-back wins against Cleveland. Over that span, Thompson has averaged 16.4 points on 55.3 percent shooting, 11.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.1 blocks over 38.4 minutes per game.
