Thompson's Season-High 27 Points Leads Rockets to Fourth Straight Win
HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, and Alperen Şengün contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Houston Rockets edge the Dallas Mavericks 110-102 on Monday night. This victory marked Houston's fourth consecutive win after losing their first two games of the season.
Key Moments in the Final Minutes
The Rockets held a slim one-point lead when Şengün drove into the lane, spun around a defender, and scored to make it 105-102 with about 90 seconds remaining. Washington missed a 3-pointer, and Josh Okogie added two free throws—his first points of the game—extending the lead to 107-102 with a minute left.
D’Angelo Russell missed a 3-point attempt, and Thompson made one of two free throws, pushing the score to 108-102 with 27 seconds on the clock. Thompson then blocked a 3-point shot by No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and Tari Eason sealed the victory with a dunk.
Performance Highlights
- Washington posted season highs for the Mavericks with 29 points and 12 rebounds while playing without Anthony Davis, who sat out due to a strained calf.
- Max Christie scored 17 points, and Cooper Flagg added 12 points and five rebounds for Dallas, which fell to 2-5 on the season.
- Kevin Durant tallied 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists despite shooting just 6 for 18 from the floor. Durant made his first 3-pointer after missing six attempts, hitting another to push the score to 99-94 with five minutes left.
- Daniel Gafford contributed a crucial layup during the final stretch.
"The Rockets led by one when Sengun drove into the lane and spun around a defender before sinking a shot to make it 105-102 with about 90 seconds left."
"Washington had season highs of 29 points and 12 rebounds for the Mavericks in their second straight game without Anthony Davis, who is out with a strained calf."
Author's summary: Houston Rockets build momentum with their fourth straight win, driven by Amen Thompson’s season-high scoring and critical plays by Şengün and Eason down the stretch.
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