In rematch, Rockets beat Cavs again as Amen Thompson records 23-point triple-double
NBA title contenders and a rematch of Wednesday's thriller in Houston, the Rockets defeated the Cavaliers for the second time in four days with Saturday's 135-131 victory (box score) at Cleveland.
Amen Thompson does it all for Rockets with triple-double vs. Cavs. 'Dude's just a freak of nature.'
Amen Thompson's athleticism and play in his second year has been key for Rockets who have ascended to being one of NBA's top four teams.
‘Freak of nature’: As wins mount, Amen Thompson dazzles Rockets and NBA
Amen Thompson is putting up elite numbers as a starter for a Houston team at No. 2 in the West (30-14). It’s hard to see him leaving it any time soon.
Drafted as point guard, Amen Thompson transitions into elite rebounder for Rockets
I really didn’t start to do that until I got to the league, to be honest,” Amen Thompson says of his elite rebounding as a starter for the Rockets.
Steven Adams on Amen Thompson: 'He's a freak of nature'
Even Rockets center Steven Adams, whose offensive rebounding rate was recently called “unreal” by Nuggets coach Michael Malone, was impressed by his teammate who is four inches shorter and 10
Cavaliers lose 3rd straight as Rockets' Amen Thompson gets triple-double in 135-131 win
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 72 points in the defeat, losing three in a row for the first time this season.
What twins Ausar and Amen Thompson had to say about the Detroit Pistons' win over the Houston Rockets
Given how much twins Amen and Ausar Thompson are lumped together, even when being praised by NBA stars for their athleticism, head-to-head matchups provide an opportunity for separation.
Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat East-leading Cavaliers for second time in week, 135-131
Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on Saturday night.
Rockets wing Amen Thompson could be 'Dennis Rodman with offense'
As the Rockets rise out West, Amen Thompson delivers another triple-double and has developed into an X-factor in Houston.
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Amen Thompson Continues to Thrive as a Starter for the Rockets
There's a legitimate argument for Thompson to remain as the starter when Smith returns. The Rockets have found the same ...
How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
After four games on the road, the Celtics are heading back home. They will welcome the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET on ...