Amen Thompson denies Anthony Davis with an epic block
Houston Rockets second-year wing Amen Thompson is the author of one of the first highlights of the 2025-26 NBA season. He emphatically rejected the attack of the Dallas Mavericks star in the second quarter Anthony Davis during Saturday’s match. The explosive block showcased Thompson’s elite athleticism and timing. It sent Davis’ shot into the stands and ignited the Rockets bench in the middle of a tight Texas rivalry game. It underscored Thompson’s elite athleticism and defensive instincts as Houston continues its ascent in the Western Conference.
The Rockets opened the season 15-5. They entered this weekend ranked No. 2 in the West. Houston also leads the Southwest Division behind a well-balanced offense and one of the stingiest defenses in the league. Kevin Durant cemented the result with 25.2 points per game. Alperen Sengun continued his evolution as a top facilitator with 7.1 assists per night. Stephen Adams remains a force to be reckoned with. Thompson’s emphatic blocking of Davis symbolizes Houston’s growing confidence and physical identity. That’s even as the team goes through Sengun’s brief absence due to illness.
Individually, Thompson emerged as a cornerstone of the two-way engine. In 20 games, he is averaging 17.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 48.8 percent. His rejection of AD was the latest example of his growing defensive prowess. It also shows a jump in responsibility and production as Houston positions itself as a legitimate contender in the early playoff race.
2025-12-07 03:00:00
