Amen Thompson: I have to dare to take a mid-range shot or a floater when facing the defense. I have been practicing

November 22nd, in the NBA Cup group stage, the Rockets lost to the Nuggets 109-112. Amen Thompson was interviewed by the media after the game.

In response to the "defensive wall" that the Nuggets built repeatedly in the first half, Amen gave his own response: "When they show the defensive wall, I must dare to take my mid-range shot or floater. This is what I have been training hard for. I can't retreat. Just like what I often do every day."

Talking about the defense of the Nuggets' Jokic and Jamal Murray pick-and-roll, he analyzed: "I think most of the time, our defensive strategy was executed well and successfully limited. But at the last moment, we couldn't let our opponents score so easily. Jokic was very accurate in three-pointers today, and Murray got some easy layup opportunities. Overall, I think we did a good job on the defensive end most of the time. On the offensive end, we can play better."

In this campaign, Rockets player Amen Thompson made 10 of 18 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 1 of 1 free throw. He scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus value of -10.