In a previous NBA regular season game, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Houston Rockets 123-117 at home. After this game, the Pacers' record improved to 15-14 and continued to stabilize in 8th place in the EastThe Rockets, on the other hand, slipped to 15-13 and remained in 8th place in the West.
In this game, the Rockets' backcourt rookie Amen Thompson (Amen Thompson) finally had some bright spots. He played 12 minutes and 27 seconds, shooting 3-of-5 from the field and 1-of-1 from the free-throw line, scoring 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals, including 2 frontcourt rebounds, and a plus/minus of +9. Amen showed good ability to rush to the basket and finish under the basket on the offensive end, his attitude to the game is also very positive, and his rebounding ability in the front and back court is also quite outstanding. On the defensive end, Amen also showed quite good defensive ability and defensive awareness. It is worth noting that this game is a rare time for Amen to show a certain competitiveness in regular time, his time on the field, the team's situation is not only not passive, but quite good, Amen also relied on his impact and strong performance on the defensive end to help the team recover a lot of points.
Since the start of the season, Amen has been affected by injuries and has made a total of nine appearances for the team, averaging 14 minutes per game5 minutes, the average data per game is 52 points 31 rebound 12 assists 07 steals 01 block and 43 shots9% and 13 percent from three-point range3% and 60% free throw shooting. Amen's previous series of performances has been nothing short of a surprise, lacking basic outside shooting on the offensive end, and he hasn't shown enough playmaking and tandem talent. As a result, his playing time has been very limited, he has not been able to take on more responsibilities on the field, and his performance has been significantly different from everyone's expectations.
However, this game may have given the Rockets a new idea about Amen's use. Amen's possession skills and playmaking skills may not make him a reliable No. 1 player, but his impact and explosiveness can make him a potential breaker, and he can provide a lot of help and support on the defensive end. In other words, Amen can play the role of a "-stirring stick" on the court, and his function on the court may be simpler, all he needs to do is to push the ball hard and provide more help and support on the defensive end. As for the rest, given Amen's current abilities, he may still struggle to do the job. But after all, Amen is also a high-ranking rookie who has attracted much attention, is he willing to take on the role of such a-stirring stick for a long time?
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