Amen Thompson is on top after defeating the Boston Celtics: "I feel like Kobe Bryant"

The Houston Rockets achieved an exciting 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics thanks to a shot by Amen Thompson with just 0.7 seconds remaining. The player finished with 33 points, marking the best performance of his career, and was elated after the game: "That was my first game-winning shot. I feel like Kobe Bryant".

The young player played a crucial role in the final moments by scoring a layup after an inbound play that put Houston ahead 112-110. However, the Celtics quickly tied the game with a basket by Jayson Tatum with 5.3 seconds left. Thompson wasted no time and responded by driving from beyond the three-point line to make the winning shot over Jaylen Brown.

Dillon Brooks also shone by making 10 out of 15 attempts from the three-point line and leading the Rockets with 36 points. With this victory, Houston secured their ninth win in the last 11 games, solidifying their good form. On the other hand, Jalen Green, the Rockets' leading scorer of the season, was limited to just 12 points this time.

Troubles for the Celtics

For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown led his team with 28 points, followed by Jayson Tatum, who scored 19 after being scoreless in the first half. Luke Kornet contributed 18 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 17 points along with eight rebounds. Despite the collective effort, coach Joe Mazzulla took responsibility for the final defensive plays that allowed the decisive points from the Rockets. "Those last two plays were my fault," he commented. "I didn't put our team in the best matchups. I saw the play they were trying to execute and tried to adjust the marks, but ended up putting them in a tough situation."

The game was also marked by absences on both teams. Rockets coach Ime Udoka announced before the start that Cam Whitmore was unavailable due to an illness. In the Celtics, Al Horford was ruled out last minute after warm-ups, while Derrick White and Sam Hauser also didn't play due to injuries.

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