Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Thompson

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.
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.
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.
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
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 this season, putting him in a group of just 27 players around the league who achieve that goal.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Logs triple-double against Cavs
Thompson was the Rockets' best player on the court Saturday, leading the team with a plus-10 point differential en route to his second-career triple-double. Houston holds an 8-2 record since Thompson was permanently inserted into the starting lineup Jan.
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.
Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat Cavs for second time in a week, 135-131
Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jeff Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131
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 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 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.
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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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Rockets injury updates: Amen Thompson out with calf tightness, Jabari Smith avoids surgery
Amen Thompson (left calf tightness) is day to day after sitting out Saturday, while Jabari Smith Jr. (left hand fracture) ...
Amen Thompson on losing against his brother Ausar: 'I'm not even gonna open my phone, I got his messages on silent'
The Detroit Pistons’ 107-96 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday was Ausar’s first NBA win against Amen. And although ...
Fantasy NBA waiver wire picks and trade targets
Andre Snellings details why Amen Thompson has been a good waiver wire pickup and why it's time to move on from Kyle Kuzma.
Houston Rockets: The Mid-Season Report Card
The Houston Rockets Houston gets an A on their report card halfway through the season. They have been succeeding all expectations so far this season. Ime Udoka ...