In a tight game, Amen Thompson scored a game-winning floater with just 0.7 seconds remaining, contributing 33 points to the Houston Rockets' 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics. Dillon Brooks also had a standout performance, hitting 10 of 15 three-point attempts for a total of 36 points. The Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown with 28 points, while Jayson Tatum made a scoring impact late in the game. Following the game, coach Joe Mazzulla admitted the responsibility for crucial defensive lapses, indicating it was a challenging matchup for the Celtics.
"That was my first game-winner. I feel like Kobe." said Amen Thompson after scoring the decisive basket, highlighting his emotional victory.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla took responsibility for the last two defensive breakdowns, stating, "Those last two plays were on me. Didn't put us in the best matchups."
Collection
[
|
...
]