​SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 23: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets blocks a potential tying dunk by Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the closing seconds of the second half at Moody Center on October 23, 2026 in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 23: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs shots over Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets in the second half at Moody Center on October 23, 2026 in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) GettySAN ANTONIO, TX – OCTOBER 23: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets goes through drills before their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center on October 23, 2026 in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 21: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on October 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) GettyAmen Thompson made one of the most insane plays in the Rockets’ 104-100 victory. With one final play for the chance to tie or take the lead, 7’4 Victor Wembanyama got the ball in the post. Guarded by the smaller Thompson, Wembanyama backed him down, turned right, and went for the layup. The athletic Thompson leaped up and sent the shot away, causing the Spurs to foul.Amen Thompson Vs Victor Wembanyama GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 23: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs shots over Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets in the second half at Moody Center on October 23, 2026 in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
If you saw Thompson on Wembanyama in the post, you’d probably think that it was an easy basket. Even as good a defender as Thompson is, Wembanyama is 7’4, it’s an easy layup. Thompson had other plans, he was determined to not get scored on. His elite athleticism was able to make up the difference in height.There were no other thoughts by the Spurs other than going in the post. They thought they had an easy layup, but Tho