Thornton posted 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds, and two assists in 31 minutes during the Rockets' 109-89 loss versus the Heat on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockets elected to go small given that Terrence Jones (face) was forced to sit, and Thornton was the only guy who could get it going on Sunday. This performance may bode well for his role going forward, but when the Rockets' front-court returns to full health, Thornton is highly unlikely to see so many minutes.