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Amen Thompson thrives in starting role as Rockets hold off LeBron James, Lakers
Rockets guard Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points vs. the Lakers and Amen Thompson (23 points, 16 rebounds) flourished in his new starting role.
Rockets' Amen Thompson breaks silence on monster game vs. Lakers after suspension
Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets got real on returning from his suspension against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson's Return is Timely
The Houston Rockets' loss to the Boston Celtics wasn't the only bad news on Friday. Ime Udoka reported that Jabari Smith broke his hand during shootaround Frida
Rockets hold off Lakers rally behind Amen Thompson monster double-double
Rockets 119, Lakers 115. The Rockets almost let a 22-point lead evaporate and survived a LeBron James onslaught. Jalen Green scored 33 points on 12-of-24 shooting. Amen
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Confirmed starter Sunday
Thompson is in the Rockets' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Thompson has finished serving a two-game suspension due to an on-court altercation he had with Tyler Herro against the Heat on Sunday,
Rockets’ Amen Thompson’s Suspension Comes at a Tough Time for Houston
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson is expected to be suspended, and it comes at a rough point in the season for the team.
Amen Thompson suspended 2 games, Terry Rozier suspended 1 game for roles in Rockets-Heat fight
The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of the Rockets-Heat game on Sunday night.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Will start following suspension
Thompson is expected to be inserted into the Rockets ' starting lineup after serving his two-game suspension after Jabari Smith fractured his left hand during Friday's shootaround, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson says fight with Miami's Tyler Herro wasn't personal
Amen Thompson said 'a little grabbing' set off his fight with Tyler Herro in a tense game where five players and two coaches were ejected.
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With Jabari Smith Jr. out, Amen Thompson takes over as Houston’s starting power forward
With Jabari Smith Jr. out at least a month due to injury, Amen Thompson is now Houston’s starter at power forward for the foreseeable future.
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Amen Thompson shows again why he's so important to Houston Rockets. 'He's a Swiss Army knife'
When Houston Rockets 6-11 center Alperen Şengün, the Rockets’ leading scorer and rebounder, was hurt and lost at the ...
Four Rockets, Heat Players Ejected After Amen Thompson Throws Tyler Herro to Floor
As a result of the skirmish, four players (and two coaches) were ejected, including Herro and Terry Rozier from the Heat, as ...
Green has 33 points, VanVleet's late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers
Expert recap and game analysis of the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from January 5, 2025 on ESPN.
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Lakers Fans Disappointed After Falling Short Of Completing 22-Point Comeback Against Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to a close 115-119 loss to the Houston Rockets despite nearly executing a 22-point comeback to ...
NBA Fans Upset With JJ Redick For Lakers-Rockets Game
Many fans were upset with head coach JJ Redick after the loss. @smh24yt__: "JJ Redick is the worst sidelines out of bounds play coach in clutch time I’ve ever seen in NBA history, bro runs the ...