Suns vs Rockets: Phoenix Holds On for 102-99 Win

Devin Booker led all scorers with 24 points for the Suns. Miles Bridges posted a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double, while Kevin Durant recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds for a Rockets double-double.

Suns vs Rockets: Game Timeline

Phoenix took control early in suns vs rockets, leading 35-23 after Q1. Houston answered by winning Q2 24-12, sending the game into halftime tied at 47-47.

The Suns regained an edge with a 29-28 third quarter. They then took the fourth 26-24 to seal the 102-99 final score, with no overtime required.

Phoenix's first-quarter surge established its platform, but Houston erased the gap before the break. The teams stayed within a narrow margin in the second half, and the Suns retained their advantage to the final horn.

Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats

Booker logged 39:08 and made 10 of 24 shots on his way to 24 points. He added two rebounds and three assists, while converting both of his free-throw attempts.

Jalen Green delivered 16 points and six assists in 33:55 for Phoenix. Bridges played 31:26 and supplied 13 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists; his rebound and assist totals were the game highs.

Durant paced Houston with 21 points in 37:40, adding 10 rebounds and three assists. Amen Thompson contributed 17 points and eight rebounds, while Fred VanVleet finished with 16 points, three rebounds and four assists.

Bridges and Durant each completed a double-double. Bridges reached the mark in points and rebounds, and Durant did the same for the Rockets.

Rockets vs Suns Team Statistics

The Suns shot 41/85 (48%) from the field and 12/34 (35%) from three-point range. They also had 8/11 (73%) at the free-throw line, 44 rebounds, 29 assists, eight steals, three blocks and 16 turnovers.

The Rockets went 36/94 (38%) from the field, 10/35 (29%) from three and 17/19 (89%) on free throws. Houston had advantages of 46-44 in rebounds and 8-3 in blocks, while posting 16 assists, seven steals and 14 turnovers.

Shooting efficiency separated the sides in suns vs rockets, particularly in field-goal and three-point shooting. Houston, however, made the stronger showing from the foul line and collected more rebounds and blocks.

Head-to-Head Record

The result ended Houston's five-game winning run across the previous five meetings. The Rockets won 119-105 on 8 April 2026, 100-97 on 6 January 2026, 117-98 on 6 December 2025, 114-92 on 25 November 2025 and 148-109 on 31 March 2025.

This suns vs rockets game was scheduled to tip off on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 09:00 WIB. Find more coverage in the basketball category and competition information on the official NBA website.