Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Amen Thompson

Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat East-leading Cavaliers for second time in week, 135-131
Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jeff Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on Saturday night.
In rematch, Rockets beat Cavs again as Amen Thompson records 23-point triple-double
Led by a 23-point triple-double from Amen Thompson on elite efficiency, the Rockets (30-14) beat Cleveland (36-9) for a second time in four nights.
Amen Thompson logs second career triple-double as Rockets defeat Cleveland
Amen Thompson w/ his 2nd career triple-double: 23p, 14r, 10a Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun each with 26p. Houston now 30-14, remain
Amen Thompson does it all for Rockets with triple-double vs. Cavs. 'Dude's just a freak of nature.'
As the Houston Rockets closed in on a second consecutive win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Amen Thompson closed in on his second career triple-double, the Rockets’ resident leader in the stat encouraged Thompson with no fear for his own status.
Amen Thompson helps Rockets complete sweep of Cavaliers
Amen Thompson came up with critical late rebounds and points as part of his triple-double performance, and the visiting Houston Rockets completed the regular-season sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 135-131 decision on Saturday.
Cavaliers lose 3rd straight as Rockets' Amen Thompson gets triple-double in 135-131 win
For the first time during what's been an amazing season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have lost three games in a row. The third consecutive defeat came on Saturday night versus the Houston Rockets. Amen Thompson collected a triple-double with 23 points,
Why Evan Mobley sounded Cavs’ alarm after Rockets loss, and how ‘wake up call’ might help — Jimmy Watkins
One bad stretch or a symptom of something bigger? The Cavs big man wants to make sure this defensive blip is the former.
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Rockets star Alperen Sengun embraces physical challenge from bigs like Jarrett Allen
I am ready for it, and I am just going to fight,” Rockets center Alperen Sengun says of physical play from opponents like ...
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Amen Thompson Continues to Thrive as a Starter for the Rockets
There's a legitimate argument for Thompson to remain as the starter when Smith returns. The Rockets have found the same ...
Cavs valiant comeback falls short against the Rockets in third straight loss, 135-131
What once defined the Cavs — their defensive grit — has devolved into a glaring issue, and it cost them again in a 135-131 ...
Cavaliers Star Forward Set To Return From Injury vs. Houston Rockets
The Cleveland Cavaliers will still be without multiple key defensive players in their rematch against the Houston Rockets.
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Alperen Sengun on Rockets and NBA trade deadline: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’
Rockets star Alperen Sengun, asked about the potential of moves at the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline: “I love my team. I wouldn ...
Cavs superstar Evan Mobley is back in action against Rockets
After dealing with a nagging calf injury that sidelined him for several games, Cavs big man Evan Mobley is back against the ...
How Rockets got Cam Whitmore out of ‘la la land’ and unlocked his defensive potential
Kelly Iko looks at the resurgence of both Cam Whitmore in Houston and Jay Huff in Memphis in the the latest Ikosystem.
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Rockets Have a Decision to Make Regarding Center Depth
The Rockets are not expected to make any moves regarding their young core, but upgrading the center rotation would emphasize ...