Thompson’s Season-High 27 Points Leads Rockets to Fourth Consecutive Win
The Houston Rockets continued their winning streak with a 110-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, while Alperen Sengun contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Key Moments in the Game
- The Rockets, now 4-2 this season, overcame an early 0-2 start to secure their fourth straight win.
- With about 90 seconds left, Sengun drove into the lane and spun around a defender to score, putting Houston ahead 105-102.
- Josh Okogie extended the lead to 107-102 with two free throws, marking his first points of the game.
- Thompson made 1 of 2 free throws and then blocked a crucial 3-point attempt by No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.
- Tari Eason sealed the victory with a dunk in the final moments.
Mavericks' Performance
Isaiah Washington led Dallas with season highs of 29 points and 12 rebounds, despite Anthony Davis’ absence due to a strained calf. Max Christie added 17 points, and Cooper Flagg finished with 12 points and five rebounds.
“Washington had season highs of 29 points and 12 rebounds for the Mavericks in their second straight game without Anthony Davis,”
The Mavericks fell to a 2-5 record after the loss.
Notable Players
- Kevin Durant scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out five assists while shooting 6-for-18 from the field.
- Durant hit his first 3-pointer after missing six attempts, later making another to close the gap to 99-94 with five minutes remaining.
- Daniel Gafford contributed with a key layup for the Rockets during this stretch.
The Rockets’ resilience and clutch plays in the final minutes secured their win and extended their streak.
Summary: Amen Thompson's career-best 27 points helped the Rockets claim their fourth consecutive win, overcoming the Mavericks’ strong effort led by Isaiah Washington in a tightly contested game.