Amen Thompson deflects a dunk over Chris Dunn
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson he may not have made it to his first All-Star game, but he continues to show that he is one of the brightest young guys in the league.
Thompson helped The Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers10-295, at the Toyota Center on Tuesday. They improved to 33-9, including 18-6 at home.
In the third quarter, the 23-year-old Thompson woke up the crowd with a nasty shot. Jabari Smith Jr. missed his jumper as the shot clock wound down, but Thompson climbed the ladder for putback slam via Chris Dunn.
Amen Thompson goes up for a shot against Chris Dunn 😤
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 11, 2026
He finished with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting and six rebounds.
Thompson is one of the most athletic players in the NBA. He makes everything look so effortless on both ends with his speed, length and leaping ability. While he can be erratic at times, he remains a key figure for Houston, transforming him into a ball-handler.
Thompson embraced that role, improving his game in his third year. He has career averages of 17.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.4 steals.
The Clippers tried to come back in the final quarter, but the Rockets stopped them by building a 12-point lead with six minutes left, capped by a 3-pointer by Reid Shepard.
Kevin Durant had 26 points, although he struggled from the field at 8-of-22. He added six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Alperen Sengun provided support with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
The Rockets will take on the Clippers again on Wednesday and expect Thompson to play with the same energy level.
2026-02-11 04:17:00
