Thompson's Season-High Leads Rockets to Fourth Straight Victory
The Houston Rockets secured a 110-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, marking their fourth consecutive victory this season.
Key Player Performances
- Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points.
- Alperen Sengun contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds.
- For Dallas, Washington achieved season highs with 29 points and 12 rebounds.
- Max Christie added 17 points and Cooper Flagg 12 points and five rebounds for Dallas.
- Kevin Durant scored 21 points with six rebounds and five assists, shooting 6 of 18 from the field.
Game Highlights
The Rockets held a narrow lead late in the game. Sengun drove into the lane, spinning past a defender to score, putting Houston ahead 105-102 with about 90 seconds remaining. After Washington missed a three-pointer, Josh Okogie made two free throws to push the lead to 107-102 with one minute left.
D’Angelo Russell missed a three-point attempt, and Thompson extended Houston’s lead to 108-102 with one of two free throws with 27 seconds left. Thompson blocked a three-pointer by No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and Tari Eason finished the game with a dunk to seal the victory.
"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."
Durant made his first three-pointer after missing six attempts, briefly helping Dallas close the gap to 99-94 with five minutes remaining, but Houston maintained control to finish strong.
Team Context
This game was Dallas’s second straight without Anthony Davis, sidelined due to a strained calf. The loss dropped the Mavericks to a 2-5 record, while Houston began the season 0-2 but has since achieved four straight wins.
"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."
The Rockets’ resilience and critical plays in the closing moments secured their win against a tough Dallas side.
Author's Summary
Houston’s comeback win was fueled by Thompson's career-best scoring and Sengun’s consistent presence, overcoming Dallas’s strong individual efforts despite missing a key player.