Rockets' Amen Thompson Shines in Stat-Heavy Performance Despite Blowout Loss Amen Thompson delivered a standout performance in the Houston Rockets' 145-120 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, tallying 23 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal across 36 minutes of action. His contributions helped him co-lead the Rockets in scoring alongside Kevin Durant, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just points. Thompson’s stat line included an efficient 8-15 shooting from the field, though he went 0-1 from beyond the arc, and finished with a perfect 7-8 free throw attempt. Thompson’s performance highlighted his versatility as a playmaker and rebounder, with his 17.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game since the All-Star break demonstrating his value to the team. Despite not being known for his scoring prowess, he has consistently reached the 20-point mark in four of his last five games and contributed double-digit numbers in five of his nine appearances since the break. His ability to accumulate stats across multiple categories has made him a key asset for fantasy basketball leagues. The Rockets’ loss to the Spurs underscored the challenges of competing in a high-scoring game, as the Spurs’ dominant performance left Houston trailing by a significant margin. Thompson’s efforts, however, provided a glimmer of hope for the team, as his all-around play reflected his growing role in the rotation. His 23-point output and six assists highlighted his ability to carry the load when key players are rested or underperforming. Thompson’s performance also aligns with his recent trend of contributing consistently to the team’s efforts.#san_antonio_spurs #houston_rockets #fantasy_basketball #amen_thompson #all_star_break
Fantasy Basketball Week 21 Schedule Primer: It's Playoff Time! For those competing in Yahoo! default leagues, Week 21 marks the start of the playoffs. With all 30 teams scheduled to play at least three games—two teams will play five—there will be plenty of action. Friday and Sunday are the lighter game days, featuring six and five matchups respectively. Below is a breakdown of the Week 21 schedule and key storylines to watch. Week 21 games are split into teams playing four or three games. Teams with four games include Atlanta, Brooklyn, Boston, Denver, Golden State, Houston, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis, Minnesota, New Orleans, Orlando, Portland, and San Antonio. Teams with three games include Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Indiana, Miami, Milwaukee, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Sacramento, Toronto, and Utah. Back-to-back games span multiple days, with several teams facing consecutive matchups. For example, Dallas, Golden State, and Portland have games on Sunday (Week 20) through Monday. Other back-to-backs include Orlando, Phoenix, Sacramento, and Washington on Monday-Tuesday, Denver, Indiana, Minnesota, and Oklahoma City on Tuesday-Wednesday, and so on. These schedules will impact player availability and fantasy strategies. The Washington Wizards face the Miami Heat in an NBA matchup, while Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance against the Wizards raises questions about its historical significance in fantasy basketball. His game, which saw him drop a career-high 83 points, is being compared to other standout individual performances. Key storylines for Week 21 include the Suns and Wizards as top targets for streaming options. Both teams play five games, with two back-to-backs within the week.#yahoo_leagues #nba_teams #fantasy_basketball #playoff_schedule #back_to_back_games
