Rockets vs Suns
Mon, Jan 5
Final
Rockets
Rockets
(21 - 11)
100
-
97
Suns
Suns
(21 - 14)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 25 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 100 |
| Suns | 29 | 31 | 18 | 19 | 97 |
Venue: Toyota Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
26
10
4
Devin Booker
PHX | #1 | G
27
0
3
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 74% chance of winning the game
The Rockets hold a significant rest advantage hosting the Suns, who are on the second night of a back-to-back, and Houston's dominance on the boards should secure a win despite Alperen Sengun's absence.
Key Analysis
- • Rockets star Alperen Sengun is out with an ankle injury, removing their top rebounder and secondary playmaker.
- • Phoenix is playing on zero days of rest after a hard-fought win against OKC yesterday, while Houston has been off since Saturday.
- • Kevin Durant leads the Rockets against his former team, averaging 25.7 points per game.
- • Houston has defeated Phoenix in both previous meetings this season, holding a psychological and tactical edge.
- • The Rockets rank 1st in the NBA in rebounding (48.8 RPG), which poses a major problem for a smaller Suns frontcourt.
- • Phoenix must rely heavily on Devin Booker's scoring volume to overcome the absence of Jalen Green and the fatigue factor.
