The Houston Rockets’ rise in the Western Conference standings hasn’t been by accident, and second-year standout Amen Thompson is a major reason why.  After a

Houston Rockets wing Amen Thompson is having a breakout season. His game has drastically improved since last season, and his rise has coincided with the team's

Amen Thompson is taking a massive leap in his second season and his Rockets teammates don't think he's going to stop there.

There's a legitimate argument for Thompson to remain as the starter when Smith returns. The Rockets have found the same success with Thompson in the starting lineup, and he's been producing at a higher level. Based on his seamless fit in the first five, head coach Ime Udoka will have a tough decision to make soon.