Thompson's Season-High 27 Points Leads Rockets to Fourth Straight Win
HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, while Alperen Sengun contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Houston Rockets edge the Dallas Mavericks 110-102 on Monday night. This victory marks Houston's fourth consecutive win after losing their first two games of the season.
Key Moments in the Game
- The Rockets held a one-point lead when Sengun drove to the basket, spun around a defender, and made a crucial shot to put Houston up 105-102 with about 90 seconds remaining.
- Washington missed a 3-pointer, then Josh Okogie scored his first points with two free throws, extending the lead to 107-102 with one minute left.
- D’Angelo Russell missed a 3-pointer, and Thompson added one of two free throws, increasing the lead to 108-102 with 27 seconds left.
- Thompson blocked a 3-point shot by No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, and Tari Eason sealed the win with a dunk.
Mavericks' Performance
Washington led the Mavericks with season-highs of 29 points and 12 rebounds during their second consecutive game without Anthony Davis, sidelined due to a strained calf. Max Christie scored 17 points, and Cooper Flagg contributed 12 points and 5 rebounds as Dallas dropped to 2-5 on the season.
Other Notable Performances
Kevin Durant scored 21 points, pulled down six rebounds, and dished out five assists, despite a difficult shooting night, making just 6 of 18 shots. Durant broke a cold streak by hitting his first 3-pointer after missing six attempts, then added another to pull the Mavericks within 99-94 with five minutes remaining. Daniel Gafford responded quickly with a layup on the next possession.
"The Rockets have built momentum, winning four straight after a slow start, with key plays down the stretch sealing their victories."
Summary: Amen Thompson's season-best scoring and late defensive plays helped the Rockets extend their winning streak to four games, overcoming a resilient Mavericks team missing star Anthony Davis.
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