Amen Thompson put up an impressive performance with 24 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals against the Trail Blazers, continuing his strong scoring run with at least 20 points in five of his last six games. Despite Thompson’s efforts, the Rockets could not maintain their lead, falling to the Trail Blazers with Kevin Durant off the court. Thompson has shown significant improvement, offering third-round value recently as Houston looks ahead to their next matchup in Sacramento.