The Houston Rockets secured a thrilling victory over the Boston Celtics in front of a raucous TD Garden crowd on Monday night, capping off an impressive road trip. The decisive game-winner came in the final moments as Amen Thompson delivered a last-second basket to send the Rockets to a 114-112 win.
Thompson, who has been a standout for the Rockets since his debut in January, continued his hot streak with a career-high 33 points on Monday. The diminutive forward recorded 10 rebounds, four assists, and a team-high three steals while shooting 13 of 19 from the field. His performance was key to the Rockets’ victory after they had already won their previous two games in the East.
The win snapped a losing streak for the Rockets heading into the season’s second half but keeps them firmly in the race for playoff positioning. With Thompson averaging nearly 20 points per game since his return, the team is showing signs of contention in the Western Conference.
In the aftermath of the win, Thompson was visibly excited about his first career-game winner, comparing it to a legendary performance by Kobe Bryant. “I feel like Kobe,” he said with a smile, adding that this moment marked the start of something special for him and the Rockets.
The Celtics, who had been riding a five-game winning streak into the game, were ultimately outclassed as they struggled against Houston’s zone defense throughout the contest. The win sends the Rockets to 31-14 on the season, improving their standing in the Western Conference race.
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