Amen Thompson
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
Amen Thompson posted a full line on Wednesday with 25 points (8-of-12 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, five steals, three blocks and one three-pointer in a 131-116 win over the Warriors in Game 5.
Thompson’s first four postseason games were a bit disappointing, but he showed just how good he can be with his performance in Game 5. He did a little bit of everything and finished just two assists and two blocks shy of 5x5. What was most impressive was that he even had a successful night at the free throw line and hit his only attempt from beyond the arc. Thompson had an unreal performance and will need to continue that in Game 6 on Friday as they Rockets head out on the road and try to keep their season alive.
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Steven Adams
HOU • Center • #12
1 day ago
Steven Adams tallied 17 points (4-of-4 FGs, 9-of-16 FTs), five rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 31 minutes in Friday’s Game 6 win over the Warriors.
Adams attempted a staggering 16 free throws in Game 6, as the Warriors intentionally fouled him on multiple occasions to close the gap. The veteran center made enough to keep Golden State at bay, and he has been more impactful than many may have expected before the series began. According to Hoop Informatics, Adams has been a +15 or better in the last three games. Houston has won the last two, and a similar effort from Adams in Sunday’s Game 7 may get the Rockets out of the first round for the first time since 2020.
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Amen Thompson
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
1 day ago
Amen Thompson amassed 14 points (5-of-13 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals in 36 minutes in a Game 6 win over the Warriors on Friday.
After scoring eight points in the series opener, Thompson has reached double figures in five straight games. He didn’t have a great night shooting-wise on Friday, but the second-year wing provided solid value in multiple categories to help the Rockets force a Game 7. Thompson has also been a factor defensively, taking on the task of defending Stephen Curry for extended periods throughout the series. He and the Rockets will look to eliminate the Warriors in Game 7 on Sunday afternoon.
Alperen Sengun
HOU • Center • #28
1 day ago
Alperen Sengun finished Houston’s Game 6 win over the Warriors on Friday with 21 points (8-of-20 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals in 37 minutes.
Sengun recorded his fourth double-double in six games on Friday, helping the Rockets force a decisive Game 7 on Sunday afternoon. While the sledding has not been easy for the young center playing against a smaller Warriors lineup, Sengun has more than held his own in this series. The Rockets will need a similar effort from him to defend their home court and eliminate the Warriors on Sunday.
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Mikal Bridges
NYK • Guard-Forward • #25
2 days ago
Mikal Bridges had 25 points (11-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one three-pointer against the Pistons in Game 6 on Thursday.
Bridges’ three-point shooting struggles continued Thursday as he went 1-of-4 from behind the arc, but his 25 points were critical for a Knicks team desperate for scoring from anyone not named Jalen Brunson. Bridges was 10-of-12 on two-point field goals and none was bigger than his game-tying left-handed tip-in with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter. The Knicks are going to need more consistent offensive performances from Bridges if they’re going to have any chance of getting past the Celtics in round two.
Jaylen Brown
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
4 days ago
Jaylen Brown (knee) tallied 23 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in 32 minutes in a Game 5 win over the Magic on Tuesday.
Brown’s right knee continues to be an issue, but he logged 32 minutes in Game 5 and was efficient offensively. Boston taking care of business in five games will provide the banged-up champions with valuable rest before the second round begins. And this group made some franchise history, winning their fifth consecutive playoff series. That’s the sixth time the Celtics have accomplished that feat. However, the Brown/Tatum-led Celtics are the first to win all five series in five games or fewer. Next up for the reigning champs will be either New York or Detroit in the second round.
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Ausar Thompson
DET • Guard-Forward • #9
4 days ago
Ausar Thompson amassed 22 points (8-of-10 FGs, 6-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes in a Game 5 win over the Knicks on Tuesday.
For the first time in this series, Thompson managed to make the Knicks pay for their willingness to leave him alone offensively. The second-year wing took full advantage of the dunker spot in Game 5, with either Cade Cunningham or Jalen Duren (9/14/6/0/2 in 33 minutes) finding him for layups or dunks. Thompson did not shoot well from the foul line, but the improved offensive production made it easier for Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff to leave him on the court in crunch time. Detroit will need a similar effort from Thompson in Game 6 on Thursday if they’re to force a decisive seventh game.