Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-115 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, LeBron James and Anthony Davis dazzled fans with a combined

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson has put himself with the likes of Anthony Davis and Victor Wembanyama thanks to his activity on the glass and defense. Thompson, Davis, and Wembenyama are the only three starters who average 10 or more rebounds,

collides with Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson ...

Jalen Green's 33-point performance and Fred VanVleet's clutch steal propel Rockets to narrow victory over Lakers.

Jalen Green scored 33 points and Amen Thompson added 23 points and 16 rebounds for the Houston Rockets, who held off LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-115.

Amen Thompson's activity on rebounding and defense as a starter has placed him among two of the NBA's best big men.

In yet another strong game, Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points on elite efficiency and no turnovers as the Rockets (23-12) held off the Lakers.

HOUSTON (AP) Jalen Green scored 33 points and Fred VanVleet ... VanVleet made 1 of 2 free throws to secure the victory. Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers.

After watching Houston Rockets teammate Jalen Green drop 34 points on the Denver Nuggets in the Rockets’ blowout win, Cam Whitmore had just one reaction. “He’s an All-Star,” Whitmore said. “There’s nothing else to be said.

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