With less than six minutes to play in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Houston’s Rockets increased by more than 30 points and Amen Thompson was a three double rebound. It did not end as well as he could have.
Thompson stayed in the match to continue his fifth triple-double in career, but he was forced to go out after landing at the foot of the big man of New Orleans Pelicans, Karlo Matković. Thompson left the field with a bootie pronounced after being helped by his teammates.
He finished the match with 15 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds.
Amen Thompson Triple Double for far too much money.
The coach leaves him in the match to obtain a rebound of more than 30, place him a low block on the frank launch. Jabari Smith removes the rebound from the Miss, he descends the court and surrounds the ankle. Prayers at Amen Man but wow I could be cursed https://t.co/pwgtufr99b pic.twitter.com/mGh9qcvspq
– Rio (@riostaystrus) March 9, 2025
By Kelly Iko of athleticsThompson was seen after the match in a walking boot and will suffer an MRI on Saturday. Rocket coach Ime Udoka has not had an update his press conference after the match.
Thompson is in the middle of an escape season for the Rockets and is an important reason why they are 39-25 years and in fifth place in the West. The fourth overall choice of 2023 improved its number at all levels and has made a place for a place in an All-Defensive NBA team.
It would be a significant loss for any time for the Rockets, who will retain their breath until these MRI results pass.