Thompson’s Season-High 27 Points Lead Rockets to Fourth Straight Win
HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, while Alperen Sengun contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Houston Rockets edged the Dallas Mavericks 110-102 on Monday night.
The Rockets have won four consecutive games after losing their first two of the season.
Key Moments in the Final Minutes
- Houston was up by one when Sengun drove into the lane, spun around a defender, and made a basket to put Houston ahead 105-102 with about 90 seconds remaining.
- Washington missed a 3-pointer, then Josh Okogie scored his first points of the game on two free throws, extending the lead to 107-102 with one minute left.
- D’Angelo Russell missed a 3-pointer, Thompson made one of two free throws to push the score to 108-102 with 27 seconds left.
- Thompson blocked a 3-point attempt by No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and Tari Eason sealed the win with a dunk.
Performances from the Mavericks
Washington recorded season highs with 29 points and 12 rebounds despite Dallas missing Anthony Davis, who was sidelined with a strained calf for the second straight game.
- Max Christie scored 17 points.
- Cooper Flagg added 12 points and five rebounds.
Dallas fell to a 2-5 record.
Other Notable Contributions
- Kevin Durant scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out five assists, though he shot just 6 of 18 from the field.
- Durant ended a cold spell by hitting his first 3-pointer after missing six attempts in a row and later added another 3-pointer to make the score 99-94 with five minutes remaining.
- Daniel Gafford made a layup during this crucial stretch.
“The Rockets have built momentum with their fourth consecutive win after a slow start to the season.”
The tight fourth quarter plays and strong individual performances helped Houston maintain their narrow lead and secure the victory.
Author’s summary: Amen Thompson’s career-best 27 points and clutch plays from Sengun and Eason powered the Houston Rockets to their fourth straight win, overcoming strong efforts from the Mavericks.
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