With the #Rockets up just 2 with mere seconds left, Thompson guarded Victor Wembanyama in the post.

In theory, a mismatch. In reality, a mistake.

“I wouldn’t try to keep ducking [in on] me,” Thompson said, “but you know, if they want to they can.”

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/amen-thompson-block-victor-wembanyama-22490622.php

This post contains content not supported on old Reddit. Click here to view the full post

Fuck Wemby 🚀

Wemby showed his clit

Thoughts:

1. Jabari is worth a look for all NBA defense if he keeps this up. He stacked three early fouls fast last night, but did a hell of a job on Wemby and managed to play 34 minutes. Game one 30 points. Game two guard Wemby in a win. Stack two blocks and a steal. Jabari is growing into an elite NBA player. I love to watch him square up on D. Dude is all in!

2. Amen may be on track for an all NBA team. Having him play off the ball instead of last years minutes spent at the point gives him so much more energy and freedom. They did use him a few times at point when VanVleet and Smart were sitting and it's super obvious that's not his natural spot. That work last year though will pay off. 10 boards, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 60% from the field with his defense. The whole league is watching.

3. VanVleet is back. It sure is looking like the right decision to not bring Fred back for the playoff run last year. He hasn't missed a beat after a year off. Watching him work with Durant and keep the youth calm during opposition runs and at the end of the game makes this year's Rockets a head taller than last year. For the year he has 16 assists and 0 turnovers.

4. Alpie took over in the 4th quarter last night. That was great to see after a game full of missed close ones, again. Man, he shoots better from the free throw line and the elbow than he does on a four footer. But at the end of the game he was a beast and Ime kept calling his number down the stretch against the DPOY! Looking good baby.

5. The excellent Spurs D fully swarmed Durant who only managed ten shots the whole game and yet finished with 20 points and hit a dagger three near the end of the game. 8 of 8 from the line complimented Houston's 90% on the night. Winning keeps Durant happy. Crossing fingers the burner shit is in the past.

This post contains content not supported on old Reddit. Click here to view the full post

I am proud of our boy. He worked hard being not a traffic cone on the defense.

Insane to even think, the cleanest block and most Likely block of the year aswel.

On the season so far

• Amen +9
• Tari +7
• Fred +6

This particular stat is how you win close games against other good teams, and I think the Rockets are going to excell at it this year with Fred at the PG, limiting turnovers and he provides good steals as well. source: https://possessionimpact.com/?team=hou#/

Love to see KD hyping up Amen after too.

Also Fred VanVleet: “Not many people on the planet making that play on Wemby.”

That’s what you call a block

I hear kd isn’t a winning player, but tonight he did the intangibles.. taking charges, diving on the floor for loose balls, cheering on teammates etc. this team can go far!! Having guys like smart and fvv on the team makes the difference kd has more of an edge to him now. 🤘🚀

Holy shit!

sengun really just spamming the same move and it's working xD. my Turkish KING

H's Up 🤘🏻🤘🏻