"Rockets Future Stars: Amen Thompson's comeback and Whitmore's rise"On December 7, in an overtime match in the G League, the Vipers lost 126-128 to the Russian City Blue. However, this game has special significance, as the Rockets' Amen Thompson is back and he and teammate Whitmore have put on a standout performance.
Amen Thompson contributed 29 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks in the game, shooting 46% from the field, while Whitmore was not far behind, contributing 28 points, 3 rebounds and 4 steals, and 7-of-10 three-pointers, showing excellent offensive firepower.
For Amen Thompson, this game is especially important because he has been plagued by injuries this season, playing in just four games for the Rockets, averaging just 16 minutes per game8 minutes, the data is not satisfactory. However, he showed great form after his comeback, even earning a triple-double, especially with his frontcourt rebounding and defensive performances in the spotlight.
The game attracted a lot of attention from Rockets fans and **. Reporter Bradeaux even bluntly stated that Amen Thompson could be one of the Rockets' future point guards, while another reporter Will even said that he is expected to be the best player for the Rockets in the coming seasons.
And Whitmore's outside firepower and 22 points in a single quarter in this game also impressed. Despite the average overall shooting percentage, the performance in key moments was convincing enough. The Rockets' potential is also showing day by day, with young and promising Green and Shin Kyung, plus Thompson in practice and Whitmore, the team's prospects are brighter.
What fans are even more looking forward to is that on January 2 next year, Amen Thompson and his twin brother Osa Thompson will have a matchup. On January 13, the two teams will also collaborate on a Night of Twins event, and the first 5,000 fans will even receive a bobblehead doll from Amen Thompson.
This game is not only a pinnacle matchup in the G League, but also a sign of the future potential of the Rockets. Fans can look forward to the future of Amen Thompson and Whitmore, while also wishing them even better results at next year's Night of the Twins event. The rise of the twin players will bring more energy and hope to the Rockets.