Amen Thompson Shines as Rockets Secure Fourth Consecutive Victory at Mavericks Expense

Key Takeaways:

• Amen Thompson delivered a season-high 27 points as the Houston Rockets triumphed 110-102 over the Dallas Mavericks
• Houston extended their winning streak to four after losing their opening two fixtures of the season
• P.J. Washington posted season-best figures of 29 points and 12 rebounds for Dallas, who have now lost two games in a row without Anthony Davis

Rockets Maintain Momentum With Impressive Finish

Amen Thompson produced his best offensive performance of the campaign, registering 27 points and proving instrumental during the closing stages as the Houston Rockets overcame the Dallas Mavericks 110-102 on Monday night. Alperen Sengun contributed 26 points and secured 11 rebounds, further fuelling Houston’s fourth consecutive victory.

The Rockets entered the game having won three on the bounce after dropping the opening two contests of their season. Their latest triumph included a resilient finish, with Sengun crafting a key basket in the final 90 seconds, driving into the lane and spinning past a defender to push Houston ahead 105-102.

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Crucial Closing Moments

With approximately a minute left, P.J. Washington missed a 3-point attempt, enabling Josh Okogie to notch his first points of the evening with a pair of free throws, stretching Houston’s lead to 107-102. D’Angelo Russell’s missed three-point effort was quickly followed by Thompson converting one of two free throws, putting the Rockets up 108-102 with just 27 seconds on the clock.

Thompson then made a defensive impact as well, blocking Cooper Flagg’s 3-point effort. Tari Eason sealed matters with a late dunk to confirm Houston’s victory.

Dallas Falters Without Davis

Dallas continued to be without Anthony Davis, sidelined by a strained calf. Despite the defeat, P.J. Washington turned in a standout display, recording a season-leading 29 points and 12 rebounds. Max Christie contributed 17 points and Cooper Flagg, the first overall pick, finished with 12 points and five rebounds as the Mavericks dropped to 2-5 for the season.

Kevin Durant managed 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists for Houston, though he endured a difficult shooting night, making just 6 of 18 field goal attempts.

Key Statistical Moments

Houston held a slender one-point advantage when Kevin Durant buried his first 3-pointer of the night following six earlier misses. Daniel Gafford responded with a layup before Durant added another three-pointer, giving Dallas a 99-94 lead with five minutes remaining.

However, the Mavericks fought back with a five-point surge capped by a three-point play from Washington, levelling the score at 99-99 with four minutes left. In the final moments, the Rockets’ poise and defensive stops proved decisive.

Looking Ahead

The Dallas Mavericks will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, aiming to halt their current slide. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets are set to embark on a three-game road campaign, beginning in Memphis on Wednesday.