Amen Thompson delivered a season-high 27 points, helping the Houston Rockets secure a 110-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. This win marked Houston’s fourth consecutive victory after a slow start to the season.
The Rockets recovered from losing their first two games of the season to win four in a row. Sengun's pivotal basket with just 90 seconds left put Houston ahead 105-102. Later, with about a minute remaining, P.J. Washington missed a three-point attempt. Josh Okogie capitalized by scoring two free throws, increasing Houston's lead to 107-102.
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D’Angelo Russell then missed a three-pointer, but Thompson made one of two free throws, extending Houston's lead to 108-102 with 27 seconds left on the clock.
The Rockets are building momentum as they climb back from an early-season slump, while the Mavericks have now lost two consecutive games.
Author's summary: Amen Thompson’s standout offensive display helped the Rockets claim their fourth straight win, signaling a strong turnaround after an early-season slump.