Can second-year Rockets star Amen Thompson earn All-Defensive First Team honors, or even NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

Thompson (rest) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Lakers.

The Houston Rockets have grown into one of the best teams in the league, and it's all thanks to the team's defensive mindset.

Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Amen Thompson has shown why he should be in the running for Defensive Player of the Year, and the last two games should leave no doubt.