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SunsThe Phoenix Suns edged the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday, November 7, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The game was tied 47-47 at halftime. The Suns did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 35-23. They took the lead in the third quarter and were up 76-75 going into the fourth. The biggest lead for the Suns was 19 points; the Rockets led by as many as 6.
Top performers
Devin Booker led the Suns with 24 points on 10-of-24 shooting. Jalen Green added 16 points and 6 assists. For the Rockets, Kevin Durant had 21 points on 5-of-14 shooting, with 10 rebounds. Amen Thompson added 17 points and 8 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Kevin Durant (21 points and 10 rebounds); Miles Bridges (13 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists). The Suns bench outscored the Rockets reserves 34-15.
- Devin Booker (PHX): 24 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 10-24 FG, 39 MIN
- Kevin Durant (HOU): 21 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 5-14 FG, 38 MIN
- Amen Thompson (HOU): 17 PTS, 8 REB, 0 AST, 7-15 FG, 39 MIN
- Fred VanVleet (HOU): 16 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 6-12 FG, 31 MIN
- Jalen Green (PHX): 16 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST, 7-14 FG, 34 MIN
- Alperen Sengun (HOU): 15 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 5-16 FG, 32 MIN
By the numbers
The Suns shot 48.2% from the field (41-of-85) and went 12-of-34 from three-point range; the Rockets shot 38.3% and went 10-of-35 from deep. Assists: Suns 29, Rockets 16.
Context
The Suns improved to 3-5 with their second straight win, while the Rockets fell to 7-3, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Suns host the Hornets on Thursday, Nov 12; the Rockets host the Jazz on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Officials: Jason Goldenberg, Ben Taylor and Jenna Reneau.