Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson Achieves Wild Playoff Stat Line Not Seen Since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1986 1 Mar 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) warms up before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson Achieves Wild Playoff Stat Line Not Seen Since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1986

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated May 1, 2025 5:38 AM ET

Amen Thompson arguably had his best game of the series during the Houston Rockets’ 131-116 Game 5 win over the Golden State Warriors.

The 22-year-old guard posted 25 points, six rebounds, three assists, five steals, and three blocks on 8-for-12 shooting from the field in 35 minutes. According to ClutchPoints , Thompson is the third player in NBA playoff history to have such a stat line alongside former Houston Rockets Hakeem Olajuwon (1986) and Rick Barry (1976).

And according to ESPN , Thompson also became the first player since Charles Barkley (1993) to have at least 25 points, five steals, and three blocks in a postseason match.

Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson Achieves Wild Playoff Stat Line Not Seen Since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1986 2 Dec 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) is escorted off the court after being ejected against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Thompson also put on a defensive clinic against the Golden State Warriors by holding Stephen Curry to only 13 points on 4-for-12 shooting from the field in 23 minutes.

Houston Rockets News: Amen Thompson’s all-around performance draws massive praise

The Houston Rockets blew out the Golden State Warriors through physicality and defense. They raced to a 76-49 halftime lead and never looked back, and the team credited Amen Thompson for setting the tone.

NBA Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets Eyeing Devin Booker From Phoenix Suns 1 Jan 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts with forward Amen Thompson (1) ahead of guard Fred VanVleet (5) in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

“All them steals,” Jalen Green said about Thompson via ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. “I’m running down the court facing the other way, and the whole thing goes the other way. I’m like, ‘Dang.’ All the steals were impressive for sure, just him locking in defensively, being aggressive offensively.”

“It’s hard to pick up full court a guy like Curry,” Ime Udoka added. “Obviously, they’re setting high screens for him. So, playing without fouling is a big thing. (Amen) got his hands on a few balls, got those steals and ignited us there. That’s kind of what he does regardless of the opponent. Offensively, finding his rhythm, getting downhill and attacking (was big). (He played) a very well-rounded game.”