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The Houston Rockets provided an update on Amen Thompson after he suffered a minor injury on opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson explained that he had no issues with the scuffle involving his twin brother, Ausar Thompson, and teammate Jabari Smith Jr..
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"I don't like Amen Thompson as a point guard for 48 minutes" - Tim Hardaway Sr. thinks the Rockets need a veteran PG
However, that's where the Rockets' backcourt question comes in. As much as the combination of Alperen Sengun and Durant looks intimidating, the guard position is thin to say the least, prompting NBA legend Tim Hardaway Sr. to weigh in on starting Amen Thompson at the point guard position.
Amen Thompson body-slams Tyler Herro in final seconds of Rockets vs. Heat, leading to suspensions and fines. Here's what really happened.
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Kevin Durant’s sacrifice earns Amen Thompson’s praise as the Rockets guard reacts to the veteran’s surprising discount.
I think (it being) the first game, obviously, and then two overtimes... the extra minutes for him caught up,” Ime Udoka says of Amen Thompson.
For the Rockets, they have four players listed on their injury report entering Friday’s game, including both Dorian Finney-Smith and Fred VanVleet who have been ruled out. Of course, VanVleet is set to miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL while Finney-Smith remains out due recovery from left ankle surgery.