Rockets Take on Suns in Key Western Conference Clash Tonight
Tonight, the Houston Rockets are hitting the road to face the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center, and it’s shaping up to be a thrilling Western Conference showdown. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET, right after the Cavaliers and Raptors wrap up their 7:30 PM matchup. This will be the first of four meetings between these two teams this season, making it an important early test for both squads. Fans can catch the game live on Peacock, which is streaming 100 regular-season NBA games this season.
The Rockets, currently sitting fifth in the Western Conference, will be without their star Kevin Durant for tonight’s contest as well as Wednesday’s game against Golden State. Durant, who leads Houston with 24.6 points per game this season, is out due to personal reasons. Despite this, the Rockets remain a formidable team, leading the league in 3-point shooting at 42%, rebounding with 49.6 boards per game, and an offensive rating of 122.5. After a narrow 112-109 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday, which ended their five-game win streak, Houston is eager to bounce back. Amen Thompson and Aaron Holiday are pacing the team tonight, each already scoring 13 points by halftime, while the Rockets have built a 59-50 lead, capitalizing on 11 Suns turnovers.
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On the other side, the Phoenix Suns have been in excellent form, winning 10 of their last 12 games, including three straight. Devin Booker continues to be the engine for Phoenix, averaging 26.9 points per game and already posting seven games with 30 or more points. Dillon Brooks is also providing a spark, leading the Suns with 13 points at halftime alongside Collin Gillespie. However, the Suns are dealing with key absences. Starting center Mark Williams is sidelined with a right knee injury, Jalen Green is out with a hamstring strain, and Grayson Allen is missing his fifth consecutive game with a quad contusion. Rookie Rasheer Fleming is back in the lineup after recovering from a left ankle sprain.
Both teams are fielding adjusted starting lineups tonight. The Suns are starting Devin Booker, Jordan Goodwin, Dillon Brooks, Royce O’Neale, and Nick Richards, while Houston will go with Reed Sheppard, Josh Okogie, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, and Alperen Sengun. Rockets coach Ime Udoka praised Brooks for his intensity and expects the former Rocket to be highly motivated against his old team.
This matchup promises high energy and competitive fire, with Houston aiming to extend their early-season momentum and Phoenix looking to continue their impressive run. Fans can follow every basket, turnover, and highlight live on Peacock and NBC, making it must-watch NBA action tonight.
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