Danielle Lerner: FINAL: Rockets 119, Lakers 115. The Rockets almost let a 22-point lead evaporate and survived a LeBron James onslaught. Jalen Green scored 33 points on 12-of-24 shooting. Amen Thompson had a double-double in his return (23 points, 16 rebounds). Houston won 49-39 on the glass.
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Steven Adams on Amen Thompson: “One of a kind, bro. I haven’t played with anyone like this. His speed is unbelievable. His second jump, first jump, is so quick off the ground. I haven’t seen that type of athleticism, to be honest.”
Adams played with prime Russell Westbrook and – 11:20 PM
Steven Adams on Amen Thompson: “One of a kind, bro. I haven’t played with anyone like this. His speed is unbelievable. His second jump, first jump, is so quick off the ground. I haven’t seen that type of athleticism, to be honest.”
Adams played with prime Russell Westbrook and – 11:20 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka on what Amen Thompson (23 points, 16 boards) changed for the Rockets tonight: “Everything.” – 9:37 PM
Ime Udoka on what Amen Thompson (23 points, 16 boards) changed for the Rockets tonight: “Everything.” – 9:37 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Amen Thompson. My God.
Maybe the best thing you can say about 40 year old LeBron is that he’s still capable of a 22/12/9 game against Thompson cause that dude is one of the three best perimeter defenders in basketball – 9:37 PM
Amen Thompson. My God.
Maybe the best thing you can say about 40 year old LeBron is that he’s still capable of a 22/12/9 game against Thompson cause that dude is one of the three best perimeter defenders in basketball – 9:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Amen Thompson tonight:
23 PTS
16 REB (career-high)
Rockets are 5-2 when he scores 20+ pic.x.com/HMIZP9YP9V – 9:27 PM
Amen Thompson tonight:
23 PTS
16 REB (career-high)
Rockets are 5-2 when he scores 20+ pic.x.com/HMIZP9YP9V – 9:27 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
It’s literally “No Ceiling” for this young man Amen Thompson. God Bless America – 9:21 PM
It’s literally “No Ceiling” for this young man Amen Thompson. God Bless America – 9:21 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Amen Thompson’s 6th offensive rebound is Houston’s 18th, a category they lead by 10. He has 23 and 16. – 9:14 PM
Amen Thompson’s 6th offensive rebound is Houston’s 18th, a category they lead by 10. He has 23 and 16. – 9:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers haven’t had an answer for Amen Thompson, getting the start due to Jabari Smith’s injury, especially in transition. He has 15 points on 7 of 10 FG’s, all of his buckets coming at LA’s rim.
HOU is shooting 60% to LA’s 42% and lead 52-32 midway through the 2nd Q. – 7:56 PM
The Lakers haven’t had an answer for Amen Thompson, getting the start due to Jabari Smith’s injury, especially in transition. He has 15 points on 7 of 10 FG’s, all of his buckets coming at LA’s rim.
HOU is shooting 60% to LA’s 42% and lead 52-32 midway through the 2nd Q. – 7:56 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka on what the Rockets get back tonight with Amen Thompson returning from a two-game suspension: “One of the best defenders in the league. One-man fast break that ignites our pace by himself.” pic.x.com/9UhbJVA6Lr – 5:38 PM
Ime Udoka on what the Rockets get back tonight with Amen Thompson returning from a two-game suspension: “One of the best defenders in the league. One-man fast break that ignites our pace by himself.” pic.x.com/9UhbJVA6Lr – 5:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Tari Eason will remain out tonight against the Lakers. Jabari Smith is also out.
Expecting Amen Thompson to start in Smith’s spot. – 5:19 PM
Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Tari Eason will remain out tonight against the Lakers. Jabari Smith is also out.
Expecting Amen Thompson to start in Smith’s spot. – 5:19 PM
More on this storyline
David Hardisty: Ime Udoka was not surprised by Amen Thompson’s suspension but did say “To be suspended that much for not throwing a punch is kind of odd to me.” -via Twitter @clutchfans / January 1, 2025
Bobby Marks: Here’s the suspension amounts: 🏀Amen Thompson (HOU): 💰2 games- $127,586, 1/145 of his salary multiplied by 2. 🏀 Terry Rozier (MIA); 💰1 game- $143,242, 1/174 of his salary. -via Twitter @BobbyMarks42 / December 31, 2024
Shams Charania: NBA suspensions for Heat-Rockets scuffle in Houston: Amen Thompson: 2 games, Terry Rozier: 1 game. Jalen Green fined $35,000, Tyler Herro $25,000, Ime Udoka $50,000. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / December 31, 2024