Cavs, Thompson and the Rockets

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.
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 success with Thompson in the starting lineup, and he's been producing at a higher level. Based on his seamless fit in the first five, head coach Ime Udoka will have a tough decision to make soon.
In rematch, Rockets beat Cavs again as Amen Thompson records 23-point triple-double
Led by a 23-point triple-double from Amen Thompson on elite efficiency, the Rockets (30-14) beat Cleveland (36-9) for a second time in four nights.
‘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.
Amen Thompson Crashing Glass For Rockets
The Houston Rockets have one of the best rebounding guards in the league in Amen Thompson. Thompson, 21, is averaging eight rebounds per game for the Rockets th
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.
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.
Amen Thompson helps Rockets complete sweep of Cavaliers
Amen Thompson came up with critical late rebounds and points as part of his triple-double performance, and the visiting Houston Rockets completed the regular-season sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 135-131 decision on Saturday.
Amen Thompson lifting off for Rockets
The Rockets are exceeding expectations this season and Thompson is following that theme by having an ascendant sophomore campaign.
Amen Thompson logs second career triple-double as Rockets defeat Cleveland
Adam Wexler: #Rockets take down the Cavaliers again, 135-131. Amen Thompson w/ his 2nd career triple-double: 23p, 14r, 10a Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun each with 26p. Houston now 30-14, remain 2nd in the West. @SportsTalk790
Cavaliers lose 3rd straight as Rockets' Amen Thompson gets triple-double in 135-131 win
For the first time during what's been an amazing season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have lost three games in a row. The third consecutive defeat came on Saturday night versus the Houston Rockets. Amen Thompson collected a triple-double with 23 points,
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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 ...
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Prediction and betting odds for Jan. 27, Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics
To open a road back-to-back, the Rockets are underdogs Monday at Boston. The defending champion Celtics (-6.5) enter with ...
Celtics top Mavs in NBA Finals rematch, Rockets down Cavaliers
The NBA champion Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks in a Finals rematch on Saturday as the Houston Rockets took ...