The Rockets beat the Suns 114-110 at home in their previous game, with Amen Thompson being the center of attention. In his post-match interview, Amen Thompson shared his mindset during the game. "I just do what any team needs me to do, whether it's scoring, defending or passing," he said. I'm used to playing 30 minutes and I feel more comfortable playing. "At Udoka's disposal, he can play in any position, that's what Amen Thompson is all about.
In this game, Amen Thompson played 33 minutes, shooting 6 of 11, 0 of 2 three-pointers, 3 of 4 free throws, and got 15 points, 10 rebounds (5 offensive rebounds), 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, with a plus/minus of +14. Such a performance reminds people of a word - "jack-of-all-trades" player. Amen Thompson's versatility on the court is amazing, both at the back and up front.
Of course, all of this is inseparable from the draft vision of the Arrows. In this draft, the Rockets selected two excellent players, Amen Thompson and Whitmore. It now seems that both players have shown great quality and potential. It also proves that the Rockets management and manager Rafael Stone have a very unique vision.
We can also see the clues in Amen Thompson's performances in his training and games. As a young player, Amen Thompson showed great concentration and fighting spirit on the court. He remained calm throughout the game and was able to step up in crucial moments. And in training, Amen Thompson also showed great talent and the spirit of hard work.
These factors combined to contribute to his outstanding performance in the game. On offense, Amen's breakthrough ability is very strong, his passing and ball handling ability has also improved significantly from the beginning of the season, and more importantly, his rebounding, blocking and defensive ability are also at the top level among point guards of the same age, and there are not too many young point guards who can compare with him.
Amen Thompson's excellent performance also brought more confidence and hope to the Rockets. As a young team, the Rockets need more quality players to improve their strength and potential. And Amen Thompson is such a player, his versatility and potential make people see endless possibilities and hope.
Amen Thompson's excellent performance in this game was one of the key factors in the Rockets' victory. His versatility and fighting spirit are impressive, and that's exactly what the Rockets need. We believe that Amen Thompson will continue to play well in future games to bring more wins and accolades to the Rockets. Amen Thompson's position is becoming more and more blurred, he is no longer a full-time point guard, but a well-rounded player who can play from 1 to 5, and Udoka puts him in any position, and Amen can contribute.