This early-season stretch was defined by Amen Thompson morphing into a relentless, two-way wrecking ball who learned to dictate games entirely inside the arc. His complete lack of a reliable jumper occasionally bogged down the offense. During an ugly 12/07 vs DAL matchup, awful shot selection resulted in a 2-for-11 shooting night that dragged his Impact down to a dismal -8.8. Yet, he routinely found ways to tilt the floor when his shot abandoned him. On 11/27 vs GSW, Thompson managed only 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting, but his ferocious defensive effort and 14 rebounds generated crucial extra possessions, earning him a +9.3 Impact score. When his interior touch caught up to his motor, he was utterly unguardable. He carved up the defense on 12/06 vs PHX, pouring in 31 points on 12-of-17 shooting to post a staggering +22.0 Impact. He is figuring out exactly how to leverage his elite athleticism to mask his glaring shooting flaws.

This mid-season stretch was defined by Amen Thompson evolving into an absolute two-way terror who simply refused to let his lack of a jump shot ruin his floor game. Look at the 01/12 vs SAC matchup. He bullied his way to 31 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists on 11-of-17 shooting, generating a massive +24.9 impact score through sheer physical force at the rim. Even when his touch completely abandoned him, relentless defensive effort and elite rebounding kept his value afloat. During the 01/16 vs OKC game, he shot a miserable 4-of-16 from the floor for just 13 points, yet still posted a +11.6 impact score because he crashed the glass for nine boards and suffocated opposing ball-handlers. However, his lack of offensive gravity occasionally stalled the entire system. On 02/05 vs CHA, he managed just eight points on seven shots, resulting in a -3.2 impact score as the half-court offense bogged down around his passivity. He remains a fascinating anomaly, winning basketball games with raw athleticism and grit rather than modern spacing.

This late-season stretch marked a terrifying evolutionary leap for Amen Thompson, transforming him from a raw athlete into a highly efficient, two-way terror. His absolute refusal to take bad shots drove a massive +27.3 Impact score on 03/06 vs POR, where he carved up the defense for 26 points on a nearly flawless 11-for-12 shooting performance. Even when his scoring volume dipped, his relentless motor kept his value afloat. During the 03/25 vs MIN matchup, he managed a solid +7.2 Impact score despite scoring just 11 points because he created immense non-scoring value by crashing the glass for 9 rebounds and orchestrating the offense with 10 assists. He emphatically erased any lingering questions about his offensive ceiling on 04/10 vs MIN, erupting for 41 points on an absurd 17-of-22 shooting clip. That masterpiece yielded a staggering +41.1 Impact score, driven by unstoppable downhill attacks, relentless hustle, and suffocating defensive versatility. Opposing guards simply have no answer for his unique blend of size, vision, and ruthless efficiency.