The Rockets are on a 7-game win streak and Amen Thompson is playing like an All-Star — 22 points, 11 boards, 8 assists, 3 steals in the latest win.

The Houston Rockets have won seven straight games heading into Thursday's matchup against the 76ers, and Amen Thompson is the biggest reason why. In the latest win over the Suns, Thompson went off for 22 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals — the kind of stat line that screams future All-Star.

Over the last 10 games, Thompson has averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists while shooting 60.8% true shooting. He's only 22 years old, and he's playing like a legitimate two-way force. The Rockets locked into the 3-seed in the West, and with Thompson ascending, Houston looks like a genuine dark horse contender.

Ime Udoka's squad has found its identity at the perfect time. The defense has been suffocating, the offense is flowing through Thompson and Jalen Green, and the Rockets' young core is gaining playoff experience in real time. This is the team nobody in the West wants to see in Round 1.