🚀 Thompson Takes Over: Amen Scores 28 as Rockets Roll Past Suns Without Durant
🚀 Thompson Takes Over: Amen Scores 28 as Rockets Roll Past Suns Without Durant
The Houston Rockets secured an impressive 114-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, November 24, 2025, fueled by a spectacular performance from guard Amen Thompson, who led the team with 28 points.
The win was particularly significant as the Rockets played their first game of the season without star forward Kevin Durant, who missed the contest for personal reasons.
Key Game and Player Stats
The Rockets, now 11-4, dominated the game almost wire-to-wire, breaking the Suns' three-game winning streak.
| Player | Team | Stats Line | Key Shooting |
| Amen Thompson | Rockets | 28 Pts, 8 Ast, 7 Reb | 10-of-16 FG, 1-of-3 3PT |
| Aaron Holiday | Rockets | 22 Pts, 6 Ast | 6-of-10 3PT (Season High) |
| Alperen Sengun | Rockets | 18 Pts, 7 Reb | 8-of-14 FG |
| Dillon Brooks | Suns | 29 Pts, 3 Reb | 11-of-22 FG (Team High) |
| Devin Booker | Suns | 18 Pts, 5 Ast | 6-of-16 FG |
Thompson's Breakout Performance
Amen Thompson, in his second professional season, delivered a dazzling display of athleticism and efficiency, tying his season high in scoring.
Efficiency: Thompson shot an outstanding 10-of-16 from the field, showcasing an ability to score both inside and occasionally stretch the floor.
4 All-Around Impact: Beyond scoring, Thompson filled the stat sheet with 8 assists and 7 rebounds, demonstrating his role as a primary playmaker in the absence of Durant.
5 His $+25$ plus/minus rating was a game high, reflecting Houston's control with him on the floor.Highlight Reel Plays: Thompson continually got to the basket for acrobatic layups and finish over defenders, with his fast-break layup in the fourth quarter capping an 8-0 run that decisively pushed the Rockets' lead to 92-78.
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Game Flow and Takeaways
Shorthanded Success: The Rockets showed exceptional depth, neutralizing a Suns team that was essentially at full strength (barring a few minor injuries). The win demonstrated that Houston is far more than just Kevin Durant, a powerful statement for the young team.
Bench Production: The supporting cast was crucial. Aaron Holiday stepped up huge off the bench, hitting a season-high six three-pointers on his way to 22 points, giving the Rockets the necessary outside shooting punch.
7 Suns' Struggles: The Suns struggled mightily with turnovers, committing 20 turnovers which the Rockets converted into 26 points.
8 Their 92 points were a season low, highlighting the Rockets' defensive intensity even without a full rotation.
The Rockets never trailed after the early minutes of the first quarter and led by as many as 23 points in the final period, cruising to their 11th victory in their last 13 games.
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