Suns Thump Rockets, 129-113
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Houston Rockets, 129-113, at Toyota Center on Wednesday night.

The Suns (14-15) came out firing on all cylinders early jumping out to a 30-24 lead through one before forging a 43-31 advantage in the second period to take an 18-point edge into halftime. When Phoenix managed to snuff out any hopes of a second-half comeback by adding another two points to its lead over the Rockets (15-13) in the third, the stage was set for the impressive victory.

Kevin Durant and Eric Gordon co-led the Suns with 27 points apiece, with Durant adding 16 assists, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block. Devin Booker furnished 20 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals. Grayson Allen tallied 16 points, four rebounds and three assists. Udoka Azubuike managed 11 points, five rebounds and two blocks.

Alperen Sengin paced the Rockets with 24 points, adding five rebounds, one assist and two stels. Jalen Green registered 23 points, five boards, three assists and one steal. Aaron Holiday tallied 13 points, two rebounds and two assists. Cam Whitmore poured in 12 points. Fred VanVleet recorded 10 points, six assists and two boards.

The Suns return home to host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, while the Rockets host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night as well.
Posted on: 12/27/2023 7:57 PM
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