The Phoenix Suns (33-24) play against the Houston Rockets (25-31) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday February 23, 2024
Phoenix Suns 110, Houston Rockets 114 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s hard to think about right now. We lost two games in a row. That sucks, but I don’t want to disrespect what that means to the game.”
Kevin Durant on passing Carmelo Anthony for 9th all-time in scoring in #Suns loss at #Rockets.
“He set the standard for me for a long time.” pic.twitter.com/oA7P9K6h2X – 1:13 AM
“It’s hard to think about right now. We lost two games in a row. That sucks, but I don’t want to disrespect what that means to the game.”
Kevin Durant on passing Carmelo Anthony for 9th all-time in scoring in #Suns loss at #Rockets.
“He set the standard for me for a long time.” pic.twitter.com/oA7P9K6h2X – 1:13 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Houston Rockets’ run, Kevin Durant milestone, Bol Bol’s big night: Takeaways from Phoenix Suns loss at Houston Rockets #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:01 AM
UPDATED: Houston Rockets’ run, Kevin Durant milestone, Bol Bol’s big night: Takeaways from Phoenix Suns loss at Houston Rockets #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:01 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Super proud of him. Got in there ready to play.”
Devin Booker on Bol Bol after 25 and 14 double-double in #Suns loss at #Rockets. pic.twitter.com/l4KOZFUli8 – 1:00 AM
“Super proud of him. Got in there ready to play.”
Devin Booker on Bol Bol after 25 and 14 double-double in #Suns loss at #Rockets. pic.twitter.com/l4KOZFUli8 – 1:00 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers beat the Spurs, 123-118. LeBron 30p on 13-of-22 9a 7r; AD 28p on 10-of-14 13r; D-Lo 22p 6a; Rui 17p 7r 2s; AR 10p 9a 5r 2b 5tos. Wemby: 27p 10r 8a 5s 5b. Next up: at PHX on Sunday. – 12:56 AM
Lakers beat the Spurs, 123-118. LeBron 30p on 13-of-22 9a 7r; AD 28p on 10-of-14 13r; D-Lo 22p 6a; Rui 17p 7r 2s; AR 10p 9a 5r 2b 5tos. Wemby: 27p 10r 8a 5s 5b. Next up: at PHX on Sunday. – 12:56 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s finding his way.”
“He’s one of the best to ever do it.”
Frank Vogel on Thaddeus Young #Suns debut in loss at #Rockets and Kevin Durant passing Carmelo Anthony for 9th on #NBA all-time scoring list. pic.twitter.com/uBX44swlVv – 12:56 AM
“He’s finding his way.”
“He’s one of the best to ever do it.”
Frank Vogel on Thaddeus Young #Suns debut in loss at #Rockets and Kevin Durant passing Carmelo Anthony for 9th on #NBA all-time scoring list. pic.twitter.com/uBX44swlVv – 12:56 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 123, Spurs 118
LA improves to 31-27. They’ve won 9 of their past 13. LeBron had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. AD had 28 points and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes. DLo had 22 points and 6 assists on his 28th birthday. Wemby had a 5×5.
Up next: at PHX on Sun. – 12:54 AM
Final: Lakers 123, Spurs 118
LA improves to 31-27. They’ve won 9 of their past 13. LeBron had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. AD had 28 points and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes. DLo had 22 points and 6 assists on his 28th birthday. Wemby had a 5×5.
Up next: at PHX on Sun. – 12:54 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama finishes with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals & 5 blocks in loss to Lakers.
– That’s NBA’s first 5×5 game since Jusuf Nurkic in 2019.
– The last player with 27/10/8/5/5 or better was Hakeem Olajuwon in 1990 (29P/18R/9A/5S/11B). – 12:54 AM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama finishes with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals & 5 blocks in loss to Lakers.
– That’s NBA’s first 5×5 game since Jusuf Nurkic in 2019.
– The last player with 27/10/8/5/5 or better was Hakeem Olajuwon in 1990 (29P/18R/9A/5S/11B). – 12:54 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We knew it was an adversity game, we’ve got two starters out.”
Frank Vogel after #Suns blew 16-point first half lead in 114-110 loss Friday at #Rockets.
Houston followed 24-3 run in 2nd quarter by outscoring Phoenix 32-24, in the third in building 13-point lead going into 4th pic.twitter.com/l1ArWI3gSw – 12:42 AM
“We knew it was an adversity game, we’ve got two starters out.”
Frank Vogel after #Suns blew 16-point first half lead in 114-110 loss Friday at #Rockets.
Houston followed 24-3 run in 2nd quarter by outscoring Phoenix 32-24, in the third in building 13-point lead going into 4th pic.twitter.com/l1ArWI3gSw – 12:42 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Another productive night for the Warriors in the standings. They beat the Hornets, move to 29-26. Suns and Pelicans lost. Warriors now within three games of 7th seed (Kings/Suns) and within four of 5th seed (Pelicans). – 12:21 AM
Another productive night for the Warriors in the standings. They beat the Hornets, move to 29-26. Suns and Pelicans lost. Warriors now within three games of 7th seed (Kings/Suns) and within four of 5th seed (Pelicans). – 12:21 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka on Amen Thompson: “He’s growing on a nightly basis… He blocked Booker’s jump shot, he blocked the Durant jump shot and he blocked the Bol jump shot. (That’s) rare for guys to block those guys. His activity on both ends was great.” pic.twitter.com/HgFlPT4j58 – 12:11 AM
Ime Udoka on Amen Thompson: “He’s growing on a nightly basis… He blocked Booker’s jump shot, he blocked the Durant jump shot and he blocked the Bol jump shot. (That’s) rare for guys to block those guys. His activity on both ends was great.” pic.twitter.com/HgFlPT4j58 – 12:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel said he didn’t want to take Bol Bol out, but that Bol was out of gas late. #Suns – 12:07 AM
Frank Vogel said he didn’t want to take Bol Bol out, but that Bol was out of gas late. #Suns – 12:07 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Immediate takeaway from Suns’ loss at Rockets: Rebounding once again downfall #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:35 PM
Immediate takeaway from Suns’ loss at Rockets: Rebounding once again downfall #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:35 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
H🫶ME DUB!
@EVAAirUS | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/L72v3WjbfC – 11:20 PM
H🫶ME DUB!
@EVAAirUS | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/L72v3WjbfC – 11:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 114, Suns 110: Houston shuts down Phoenix for upset victory houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:14 PM
Rockets 114, Suns 110: Houston shuts down Phoenix for upset victory houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:14 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The shorthanded Suns had a great opportunity in each half to come away with a win tonight (including an outstanding Bol Bol game), only to waste both: arizonasports.com/story/3543440/… – 11:12 PM
The shorthanded Suns had a great opportunity in each half to come away with a win tonight (including an outstanding Bol Bol game), only to waste both: arizonasports.com/story/3543440/… – 11:12 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Fred led the way in tonight’s W!
🔥 23 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/9yWSW2BSwy – 11:10 PM
Fred led the way in tonight’s W!
🔥 23 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/9yWSW2BSwy – 11:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Rockets 114 #Suns 110 Final.
Bol Bol 25 points (one shy of tying career high) and 14 boards (one shy of tying career high). – 11:04 PM
#Rockets 114 #Suns 110 Final.
Bol Bol 25 points (one shy of tying career high) and 14 boards (one shy of tying career high). – 11:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Thought the best part of the Bol Bol performance was how his defense got it started in the fourth quarter. Made a few key plays and that momentum got Durant going. Then he went nuts. Very good first half too. Another encouraging performance. Needs to play every night. – 11:00 PM
Thought the best part of the Bol Bol performance was how his defense got it started in the fourth quarter. Made a few key plays and that momentum got Durant going. Then he went nuts. Very good first half too. Another encouraging performance. Needs to play every night. – 11:00 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Rockets get a BIG win at home against the Suns led by Jabari Smith’s 22 points and 16 rebounds! 💪 pic.twitter.com/eNusmr68WB – 10:53 PM
The Rockets get a BIG win at home against the Suns led by Jabari Smith’s 22 points and 16 rebounds! 💪 pic.twitter.com/eNusmr68WB – 10:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about one of the Suns’ more disheartening losses of the season. Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=oSbIWk… – 10:50 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about one of the Suns’ more disheartening losses of the season. Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=oSbIWk… – 10:50 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Pulled through for the dub 👏
@ATT | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/jLUaj3dxQT – 10:46 PM
Pulled through for the dub 👏
@ATT | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/jLUaj3dxQT – 10:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Bol Bol in the loss:
25 PTS
14 REB
11-17 FG
Top __ player this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/bol… – 10:44 PM
Bol Bol in the loss:
25 PTS
14 REB
11-17 FG
Top __ player this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/bol… – 10:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: HOU 114, PHX 110
Durant: 28 Pts, 11 Reb, 8 Ast, 10-22 FG
Bol: 25 Pts, 14 Reb, 11-17 FG
Booker: 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-24 FG, 11-11 FT
VanVleet: 23-5-5, 6-14 3P – 10:44 PM
Final: HOU 114, PHX 110
Durant: 28 Pts, 11 Reb, 8 Ast, 10-22 FG
Bol: 25 Pts, 14 Reb, 11-17 FG
Booker: 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-24 FG, 11-11 FT
VanVleet: 23-5-5, 6-14 3P – 10:44 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Phoenix loses a 16-point lead and falls at Houston. New Orleans loses to Miami.
Dallas is half a game behind 5th place New Orleans and half a game ahead of 7th place Phoenix. – 10:44 PM
Phoenix loses a 16-point lead and falls at Houston. New Orleans loses to Miami.
Dallas is half a game behind 5th place New Orleans and half a game ahead of 7th place Phoenix. – 10:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Rockets young duo tonight:
Jabari— Sengun—
22 PTS 17 PTS
16 REB 12 REB
3 STOCK 4 AST
Got the W vs the Suns. pic.twitter.com/IoWBP2S7NV – 10:44 PM
Rockets young duo tonight:
Jabari— Sengun—
22 PTS 17 PTS
16 REB 12 REB
3 STOCK 4 AST
Got the W vs the Suns. pic.twitter.com/IoWBP2S7NV – 10:44 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets start their stretch of 5 straight against Phoenix and Oklahoma City with a 114-110 win over the Suns. To say they needed that would be an understatement – 10:43 PM
Rockets start their stretch of 5 straight against Phoenix and Oklahoma City with a 114-110 win over the Suns. To say they needed that would be an understatement – 10:43 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Durant misses, and then commits a free throw violation. That should do it. VanVleet to the line up three, 4.3 left. – 10:41 PM
Durant misses, and then commits a free throw violation. That should do it. VanVleet to the line up three, 4.3 left. – 10:41 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Smith back to the line. Looks much more confident this time. Nails both. Rockets up three. – 10:39 PM
Smith back to the line. Looks much more confident this time. Nails both. Rockets up three. – 10:39 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets smartly give the foul up 3. Booker goes to the line with 7.4 seconds left and the Suns are out of timeouts – 10:37 PM
Rockets smartly give the foul up 3. Booker goes to the line with 7.4 seconds left and the Suns are out of timeouts – 10:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Smith makes 1 of 2. Rockets up three, 8.6 left. Suns use their final time out. Rockets have to foul here if anyone dribbles, don’t they? Can’t let Booker or KD put up a 3. – 10:36 PM
Smith makes 1 of 2. Rockets up three, 8.6 left. Suns use their final time out. Rockets have to foul here if anyone dribbles, don’t they? Can’t let Booker or KD put up a 3. – 10:36 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Baseline camera clearly showed both Durant’s feet WAY over the line during that last Jabari free throw, but refs rarely call the violation on that. – 10:36 PM
Baseline camera clearly showed both Durant’s feet WAY over the line during that last Jabari free throw, but refs rarely call the violation on that. – 10:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant fouls Thompson, a 63.2% FT shooter.
Splits 2. Sengun offensive rebound, Rockets maintain possession as ball goes off Gordon with 10.8 seconds left. #Suns #Rockets – 10:32 PM
Durant fouls Thompson, a 63.2% FT shooter.
Splits 2. Sengun offensive rebound, Rockets maintain possession as ball goes off Gordon with 10.8 seconds left. #Suns #Rockets – 10:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Amen Thompson still in with Suns having to foul. He’s a 63.2% shooter from the line as he goes to the line. – 10:31 PM
Amen Thompson still in with Suns having to foul. He’s a 63.2% shooter from the line as he goes to the line. – 10:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Sengun FTs. Durant FTs. #Suns down one with 18.3 seconds left. Brooks fouls out.
Vogel going with Okogie for Bol. Has Okogie, Booker, Allen, Durant and O’Neale. #Rockets – 10:30 PM
Sengun FTs. Durant FTs. #Suns down one with 18.3 seconds left. Brooks fouls out.
Vogel going with Okogie for Bol. Has Okogie, Booker, Allen, Durant and O’Neale. #Rockets – 10:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Very close call. Brooks might have gotten Durant with his body. Fouls out. KD shooting two with Rockets up 3. Jeff Green back in with 18.3 left. It’s a free throw contest now. – 10:30 PM
Very close call. Brooks might have gotten Durant with his body. Fouls out. KD shooting two with Rockets up 3. Jeff Green back in with 18.3 left. It’s a free throw contest now. – 10:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Terance Mann: 23 points, 12 rebounds
– first 20-10 game since December 2022 vs Suns
– first 20-10 game in a WIN since the March 2021 Hawks comeback pic.twitter.com/iro5YiCU56 – 10:29 PM
Terance Mann: 23 points, 12 rebounds
– first 20-10 game since December 2022 vs Suns
– first 20-10 game in a WIN since the March 2021 Hawks comeback pic.twitter.com/iro5YiCU56 – 10:29 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Man …. that’s a tough call to make on KD at the 30 second mark – 10:29 PM
Man …. that’s a tough call to make on KD at the 30 second mark – 10:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
After a Bol dunk, Şengün going back to the line. Rockets up one, 29.9 left. – 10:28 PM
After a Bol dunk, Şengün going back to the line. Rockets up one, 29.9 left. – 10:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Şengün fouled with 52.4 seconds left, Rockets up 1. Vogel challenges the call. Şengün is 0 for 2 from the line tonight. – 10:25 PM
Şengün fouled with 52.4 seconds left, Rockets up 1. Vogel challenges the call. Şengün is 0 for 2 from the line tonight. – 10:25 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Sengun follows a good defensive possession by driving straight at Bol and drawing a foul. Suns are challenging – 10:24 PM
Sengun follows a good defensive possession by driving straight at Bol and drawing a foul. Suns are challenging – 10:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bol freaking Bol.
23 points, three short of tying career high.
13 rebounds, 2 shy of tying career high. #Suns down one with 1:35 left. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/fktjVbwJ9C – 10:24 PM
Bol freaking Bol.
23 points, three short of tying career high.
13 rebounds, 2 shy of tying career high. #Suns down one with 1:35 left. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/fktjVbwJ9C – 10:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. missed a 3, but the shot clock did not reset. Thompson got the rebound, but there is a review to see if Smith’s shot touched the rim. Would be Rockets ball up 1 with 1:35 left, 12 on the shot clock. Kind of a big call. – 10:21 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. missed a 3, but the shot clock did not reset. Thompson got the rebound, but there is a review to see if Smith’s shot touched the rim. Would be Rockets ball up 1 with 1:35 left, 12 on the shot clock. Kind of a big call. – 10:21 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Honestly, just feel like we’ve seen more from Amen Thompson at this point since the start of February than we’ve seen from Jalen Green at any point of his career for a one-month stretch. Amen impacts winning across the game. Has been awesome to watch over the last month. – 10:19 PM
Honestly, just feel like we’ve seen more from Amen Thompson at this point since the start of February than we’ve seen from Jalen Green at any point of his career for a one-month stretch. Amen impacts winning across the game. Has been awesome to watch over the last month. – 10:19 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Amen Thompson is the Rockets best player right now and it’s not particularly close – 10:19 PM
Amen Thompson is the Rockets best player right now and it’s not particularly close – 10:19 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Vogel brought back his closer, Bol Bol, down 5, and Bol immediately converts a three-point play. He’s got 23 points and 12 rebounds – 10:18 PM
Vogel brought back his closer, Bol Bol, down 5, and Bol immediately converts a three-point play. He’s got 23 points and 12 rebounds – 10:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder improve to 39-17.
41 point blowout.
Can move into a #1 tie in the West with a Wolves loss tonight.
4th straight win.
Next up: Rockets in Houston on Sunday. – 10:17 PM
Thunder improve to 39-17.
41 point blowout.
Can move into a #1 tie in the West with a Wolves loss tonight.
4th straight win.
Next up: Rockets in Houston on Sunday. – 10:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal feeling tune. #Suns pic.twitter.com/PSef2XdYHg – 10:16 PM
Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal feeling tune. #Suns pic.twitter.com/PSef2XdYHg – 10:16 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Wonder if tonight is the one where Udoka finally makes the adjustment fully toward Amen Thompson/Cam Whitmore and away from Jalen Green. No Green minutes in the first 8 minutes of the 4th. Amen playing SUPER well, really affecting the game all over the court. – 10:14 PM
Wonder if tonight is the one where Udoka finally makes the adjustment fully toward Amen Thompson/Cam Whitmore and away from Jalen Green. No Green minutes in the first 8 minutes of the 4th. Amen playing SUPER well, really affecting the game all over the court. – 10:14 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Big shot here by Jabari Smith Jr to break the tie. He’s got 19 points and 16 boards. pic.twitter.com/PJDQXjfoOP – 10:13 PM
Big shot here by Jabari Smith Jr to break the tie. He’s got 19 points and 16 boards. pic.twitter.com/PJDQXjfoOP – 10:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Smith 3. #Suns down 103-100 with 3:49 left. Timeout Phoenix with 3:48 left. #Rockets – 10:12 PM
Smith 3. #Suns down 103-100 with 3:49 left. Timeout Phoenix with 3:48 left. #Rockets – 10:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bol Bol with 20 and 13, both season highs. Shakes his head after last bucket. Feeling it. #Suns #Rockets tied at 100-100 with under five left. – 10:11 PM
Bol Bol with 20 and 13, both season highs. Shakes his head after last bucket. Feeling it. #Suns #Rockets tied at 100-100 with under five left. – 10:11 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green has not played in the fourth quarter. Alperen Sengun has not played well in the fourth quarter – 10:10 PM
Jalen Green has not played in the fourth quarter. Alperen Sengun has not played well in the fourth quarter – 10:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant now 9th all-time on #NBA scoring list as he passes Carmelo Anthony. #Suns – 10:09 PM
Kevin Durant now 9th all-time on #NBA scoring list as he passes Carmelo Anthony. #Suns – 10:09 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets are +14 with Amen Thompson on the floor in a tie game with 6:03 to play – 10:08 PM
Rockets are +14 with Amen Thompson on the floor in a tie game with 6:03 to play – 10:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns on a 20-7 run to start the 4th quarter as Bol Bol hits a big corner 3 and then another big one to tie it up. Big-time impact off the bench – 10:07 PM
Suns on a 20-7 run to start the 4th quarter as Bol Bol hits a big corner 3 and then another big one to tie it up. Big-time impact off the bench – 10:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Sengun gathers Whitmore airball. Bucket. #Suns down 3.
Bol 3 answer. Fans cheering. #Suns tied at 96-96. – 10:07 PM
Sengun gathers Whitmore airball. Bucket. #Suns down 3.
Bol 3 answer. Fans cheering. #Suns tied at 96-96. – 10:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Suns on a 17-5 run to within one before a Sengun put-back. KD taking over, however, with Booker waiting to check back in. – 10:06 PM
Suns on a 17-5 run to within one before a Sengun put-back. KD taking over, however, with Booker waiting to check back in. – 10:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bol corner 3 after Durant buck. 13 and 11 for Bol.
#Suns down one. – 10:06 PM
Bol corner 3 after Durant buck. 13 and 11 for Bol.
#Suns down one. – 10:06 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
MonStars lineup with Young at center had a much better result in the second half. Durant got going a bit. Six-point game. – 10:04 PM
MonStars lineup with Young at center had a much better result in the second half. Durant got going a bit. Six-point game. – 10:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant has 7 of the Suns’ 12 points to start the 4th quarter and they’re back within 6. Despite how ugly it’s been, still a winnable game – 10:02 PM
Kevin Durant has 7 of the Suns’ 12 points to start the 4th quarter and they’re back within 6. Despite how ugly it’s been, still a winnable game – 10:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant three-dribble pull up off Allen feed. Booker stands up and claps. #Suns down six with 8:44 left.
Timeout #Rockets. – 10:01 PM
Durant three-dribble pull up off Allen feed. Booker stands up and claps. #Suns down six with 8:44 left.
Timeout #Rockets. – 10:01 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Amen Thompson straight up STUFFS 7-foot-3 Bol Bol shooting a jumper pic.twitter.com/jIasNkBXCv – 10:01 PM
Amen Thompson straight up STUFFS 7-foot-3 Bol Bol shooting a jumper pic.twitter.com/jIasNkBXCv – 10:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Amen Thompson with a highlight-worthy defensive possession on Bol Bol. The kid makes plays on both ends. – 10:00 PM
Amen Thompson with a highlight-worthy defensive possession on Bol Bol. The kid makes plays on both ends. – 10:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bol Bol able to stay in front of Whitmore, then gets shot blocked on other end and puts up wild shot after that.
After Young misses putback, Green 3. Five-point swing right there. #Suns down 10 with 9:15 left. – 10:00 PM
Bol Bol able to stay in front of Whitmore, then gets shot blocked on other end and puts up wild shot after that.
After Young misses putback, Green 3. Five-point swing right there. #Suns down 10 with 9:15 left. – 10:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant just passed Carmelo Anthony to move into 9th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list – 9:59 PM
Kevin Durant just passed Carmelo Anthony to move into 9th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list – 9:59 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Kevin Durant missed two free throws, which happens only slightly more often than a lane violation, which followed. – 9:58 PM
Kevin Durant missed two free throws, which happens only slightly more often than a lane violation, which followed. – 9:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 89, Suns 76 through 3. Jabari Smith Jr. with 14 rebounds, eight in the third. Season and career high is 18. VanVleet with 23, his most since Jan. 17 (missed five games in that stretch.) Booker with 23. Bol Bol with a double double which seems appropriate. – 9:55 PM
Rockets 89, Suns 76 through 3. Jabari Smith Jr. with 14 rebounds, eight in the third. Season and career high is 18. VanVleet with 23, his most since Jan. 17 (missed five games in that stretch.) Booker with 23. Bol Bol with a double double which seems appropriate. – 9:55 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Suns finished the first quarter with 8 offensive rebounds for 9 second chance points. They have 5 offensive rebounds for 4 second chance points since – 9:53 PM
Suns finished the first quarter with 8 offensive rebounds for 9 second chance points. They have 5 offensive rebounds for 4 second chance points since – 9:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: HOU 89, PHX 76
Booker: 23 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-21 FG
Durant: 17 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 6-15 FG
Bol: 10 Pts, 10 Reb, 5-9 FG
VanVleet: 23 Pts, 5 Ast, 6-11 3P – 9:53 PM
End of 3Q: HOU 89, PHX 76
Booker: 23 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-21 FG
Durant: 17 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 6-15 FG
Bol: 10 Pts, 10 Reb, 5-9 FG
VanVleet: 23 Pts, 5 Ast, 6-11 3P – 9:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
This Cam Whitmore? 15 points off bench. #Suns down 89-76 with 37.2 left in 3rd. – 9:52 PM
This Cam Whitmore? 15 points off bench. #Suns down 89-76 with 37.2 left in 3rd. – 9:52 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The advantage of sticking Amen Thompson in the dunker’s spot is that he’s such a good rebounder it allows the Rockets to steal some easy second chance points – 9:46 PM
The advantage of sticking Amen Thompson in the dunker’s spot is that he’s such a good rebounder it allows the Rockets to steal some easy second chance points – 9:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bol Bol 10 and 7. Still loose with the ball in traffic, but has been their best bench guy by far .
O’Neale 0-for-4 FGs (0-for-3 from 3). Young’s first game. Okogie six minutes. #Rockets #Suns – 9:46 PM
Bol Bol 10 and 7. Still loose with the ball in traffic, but has been their best bench guy by far .
O’Neale 0-for-4 FGs (0-for-3 from 3). Young’s first game. Okogie six minutes. #Rockets #Suns – 9:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Incredibly disheartening performance from the Suns tonight, even down two starters. Went up 16, Rockets fought back, and they have yet to respond. Can’t just chalk this one up to poor 3P shooting (4-for-19) either – 9:43 PM
Incredibly disheartening performance from the Suns tonight, even down two starters. Went up 16, Rockets fought back, and they have yet to respond. Can’t just chalk this one up to poor 3P shooting (4-for-19) either – 9:43 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
It’s kinda wild that the Suns need all of their big three to be really good. When it’s Durant and Book, or just two of them it’s wild that it doesn’t appear to be enough – 9:42 PM
It’s kinda wild that the Suns need all of their big three to be really good. When it’s Durant and Book, or just two of them it’s wild that it doesn’t appear to be enough – 9:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Frank Vogel T’d up arguing that Booker was fouled on a previous drive. Both teams have been on the officials. Mitchell Ervin has had to carry his team, a bit. – 9:42 PM
Frank Vogel T’d up arguing that Booker was fouled on a previous drive. Both teams have been on the officials. Mitchell Ervin has had to carry his team, a bit. – 9:42 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Amen Thompson has been an absolute difference maker on both ends of the floor – 9:42 PM
Amen Thompson has been an absolute difference maker on both ends of the floor – 9:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
VanVleet took a shot in the face from Devin Booker. Much discussion followed, which seemed amicable. VanVleet still seems more bothered by a previous foul not called in the act of shooting. – 9:40 PM
VanVleet took a shot in the face from Devin Booker. Much discussion followed, which seemed amicable. VanVleet still seems more bothered by a previous foul not called in the act of shooting. – 9:40 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
From the didn’t see this coming department: Rockets have gone from down 16 to the Suns to up 13. They are on a 13-4 run after VanVleet’s sixth 3-pointer (two shy of his season high, also against Phoenix) to lead, 72-59, with 7:39 left in the third. – 9:32 PM
From the didn’t see this coming department: Rockets have gone from down 16 to the Suns to up 13. They are on a 13-4 run after VanVleet’s sixth 3-pointer (two shy of his season high, also against Phoenix) to lead, 72-59, with 7:39 left in the third. – 9:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
VanVleet 3 on 2nd shot opportunity. Vogel talked about this pregame in terms of preventing the 2nd shot, calling it Korvers in honor of Kyle Korver, who was always getting 3s on 2nd shot opportunities.
Timeout #Suns. 7:39 left in 3rd. Down 13, biggest deficit of game. #Rockets – 9:32 PM
VanVleet 3 on 2nd shot opportunity. Vogel talked about this pregame in terms of preventing the 2nd shot, calling it Korvers in honor of Kyle Korver, who was always getting 3s on 2nd shot opportunities.
Timeout #Suns. 7:39 left in 3rd. Down 13, biggest deficit of game. #Rockets – 9:32 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets have outscored the Suns 66-37 since they were down 22-6 at the 5:24 mark of the first quarter – 9:31 PM
Rockets have outscored the Suns 66-37 since they were down 22-6 at the 5:24 mark of the first quarter – 9:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker is 5-for-17 and just missed a layup. Rockets hit a 3 on the other end to go up 13. Just can’t afford this type of performance down 2 starters – 9:31 PM
Devin Booker is 5-for-17 and just missed a layup. Rockets hit a 3 on the other end to go up 13. Just can’t afford this type of performance down 2 starters – 9:31 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Dillon Brooks picks up his 4th foul less than 90 seconds into the second half. Thompson replaces him. These were Tate’s minutes earlier in the season – 9:25 PM
Dillon Brooks picks up his 4th foul less than 90 seconds into the second half. Thompson replaces him. These were Tate’s minutes earlier in the season – 9:25 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Dillon Brooks picks up his fourth foul less than two minutes into the second half. Amen Thompson back in. – 9:24 PM
Dillon Brooks picks up his fourth foul less than two minutes into the second half. Amen Thompson back in. – 9:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Suns open the second half double teaming Sengun. He was 2 of 3 for four points in the first half. He went at Eubanks, anyway and had his shot blocked. – 9:23 PM
Suns open the second half double teaming Sengun. He was 2 of 3 for four points in the first half. He went at Eubanks, anyway and had his shot blocked. – 9:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns have 10 TOs, are shooting 3-for-17 from 3, and Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have shot a combined 8-for-24 on a night where they don’t have Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. This team’s tendency to spiral with disastrous quarters continues to be strange – 9:11 PM
Suns have 10 TOs, are shooting 3-for-17 from 3, and Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have shot a combined 8-for-24 on a night where they don’t have Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. This team’s tendency to spiral with disastrous quarters continues to be strange – 9:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Huge 3 for Allen after #Rockets 11-1 run put them up eight with 29.8 seconds left in 1st half.
#Suns down 57-52 at break. Led by as many as 16.
PHX: Booker 15 points, Durant 11. Team: Beal (hamstring), Nurkic (ankle) OUT.
HOU: VanVleet 17, Green 11. Team: 15 fast break points. – 9:11 PM
Huge 3 for Allen after #Rockets 11-1 run put them up eight with 29.8 seconds left in 1st half.
#Suns down 57-52 at break. Led by as many as 16.
PHX: Booker 15 points, Durant 11. Team: Beal (hamstring), Nurkic (ankle) OUT.
HOU: VanVleet 17, Green 11. Team: 15 fast break points. – 9:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Houston’s confidence grew and grew throughout the second quarter after a rather empty start to the game. Suns have this way of snowball effect-ing themselves this year. This is another one. – 9:09 PM
Houston’s confidence grew and grew throughout the second quarter after a rather empty start to the game. Suns have this way of snowball effect-ing themselves this year. This is another one. – 9:09 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 57, Suns 52 at half. Rockets with 37 second-quarter points on 14 of 22 shooting. VanVleet with 17, Jalen Green 11. Booker with 15, but just 5 of 15. Durant with 11, but just 3 of 9. – 9:07 PM
Rockets 57, Suns 52 at half. Rockets with 37 second-quarter points on 14 of 22 shooting. VanVleet with 17, Jalen Green 11. Booker with 15, but just 5 of 15. Durant with 11, but just 3 of 9. – 9:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: HOU 57, PHX 52
Booker: 15 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-15 FG
Durant: 11-4-4, 3-9 FG
Bol: 8 Pts, 7 Reb, 4-7 FG
VanVleet: 17 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-10 FG
Rockets close 2Q on a 24-6 run – 9:07 PM
Halftime: HOU 57, PHX 52
Booker: 15 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-15 FG
Durant: 11-4-4, 3-9 FG
Bol: 8 Pts, 7 Reb, 4-7 FG
VanVleet: 17 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-10 FG
Rockets close 2Q on a 24-6 run – 9:07 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
This is nice to see from Jalen Green pic.twitter.com/JVEJ2jtdU4 – 9:06 PM
This is nice to see from Jalen Green pic.twitter.com/JVEJ2jtdU4 – 9:06 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Well that all rose to the surface rather suddenly. Suns were up 16 at one point. It’s 18-2 Rockets and now they lead by 3. – 9:03 PM
Well that all rose to the surface rather suddenly. Suns were up 16 at one point. It’s 18-2 Rockets and now they lead by 3. – 9:03 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets starting five has recovered nicely over the last 4 minutes. Rockets lead by 3 after trailing by as many as 16 – 9:02 PM
Rockets starting five has recovered nicely over the last 4 minutes. Rockets lead by 3 after trailing by as many as 16 – 9:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Rockets up three, timeout #Suns 1:55 left in half.
On Eubanks play right there, he’s got to look to finish that. Is the pass there, sure, but the pass could be easier after finishing one of those rolls. – 9:02 PM
#Rockets up three, timeout #Suns 1:55 left in half.
On Eubanks play right there, he’s got to look to finish that. Is the pass there, sure, but the pass could be easier after finishing one of those rolls. – 9:02 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets on an 13-0 run to tie the game, but Brooks picks up his third foul chasing Booker. After Brooker’s free throws, VanVleet puts Rockets in front for the first time since the first minute. Sengun scores inside and it’s a 18-2 run. – 9:02 PM
Rockets on an 13-0 run to tie the game, but Brooks picks up his third foul chasing Booker. After Brooker’s free throws, VanVleet puts Rockets in front for the first time since the first minute. Sengun scores inside and it’s a 18-2 run. – 9:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns execution out of last timeout not good.
Durant checks in with Allen, for O’Neale and Bol. Up 48-46 after Booker FTs. – 9:01 PM
#Suns execution out of last timeout not good.
Durant checks in with Allen, for O’Neale and Bol. Up 48-46 after Booker FTs. – 9:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns lead down to five after leading by as many as 16.
Timeout with 3:46 left in half.
Booker 13 on 15 shot attempts (made 5, 0-for-3 from 3). Durant 11 on 3-of-7 FGs.
#Suns 38.6% FG (2-of-15 from 3) #Rockets – 8:58 PM
Suns lead down to five after leading by as many as 16.
Timeout with 3:46 left in half.
Booker 13 on 15 shot attempts (made 5, 0-for-3 from 3). Durant 11 on 3-of-7 FGs.
#Suns 38.6% FG (2-of-15 from 3) #Rockets – 8:58 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Very weird game. Suns 2-of-15 from 3. Eight turnovers. But have mostly been in a comfy spot. It is 32-14 Suns on the glass. Houston has just cut the deficit down to 5. – 8:58 PM
Very weird game. Suns 2-of-15 from 3. Eight turnovers. But have mostly been in a comfy spot. It is 32-14 Suns on the glass. Houston has just cut the deficit down to 5. – 8:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns have played a pretty ugly game since the game’s opening minutes, only up 5 now. The TOs (8) and 3-point shooting (2-for-15) are the main culprits tonight – 8:57 PM
Suns have played a pretty ugly game since the game’s opening minutes, only up 5 now. The TOs (8) and 3-point shooting (2-for-15) are the main culprits tonight – 8:57 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Suns have attempted eight more shots and six more free throws. Rockets turnovers and shoddy rebounding not allowing much of a chance to keep pace. – 8:54 PM
Suns have attempted eight more shots and six more free throws. Rockets turnovers and shoddy rebounding not allowing much of a chance to keep pace. – 8:54 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green and Jabari Smith were unable to secure a rebound without a purple jersey in sight. Smith saved the ball off Green’s face – 8:52 PM
Jalen Green and Jabari Smith were unable to secure a rebound without a purple jersey in sight. Smith saved the ball off Green’s face – 8:52 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Suns challenged to get possession of the ball. Not much to gain with 10 seconds left on the clock, but they were sure they’d win it. – 8:51 PM
Suns challenged to get possession of the ball. Not much to gain with 10 seconds left on the clock, but they were sure they’d win it. – 8:51 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green will re-enter after the timeout. He’s played just 7-of-18 minutes tonight – 8:50 PM
Jalen Green will re-enter after the timeout. He’s played just 7-of-18 minutes tonight – 8:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Terrific minutes from Bol Bol off the bench, again. He’s become an impact player, not sure it’s debataBol anymore – 8:48 PM
Terrific minutes from Bol Bol off the bench, again. He’s become an impact player, not sure it’s debataBol anymore – 8:48 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets put Brooks on Eubanks to have him come over and double Durant. They don’t defend that way often, but a good adjustment after Durant started to heat up. – 8:46 PM
Rockets put Brooks on Eubanks to have him come over and double Durant. They don’t defend that way often, but a good adjustment after Durant started to heat up. – 8:46 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Amen Thompson blocks Kevin Durant from behind and gets the slam on the other end. He looks really good tonight. pic.twitter.com/tkjp6Nh2rD – 8:43 PM
Amen Thompson blocks Kevin Durant from behind and gets the slam on the other end. He looks really good tonight. pic.twitter.com/tkjp6Nh2rD – 8:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns aren’t getting back in transition, up 34-28 as Durant scores. #Rockets – 8:42 PM
#Suns aren’t getting back in transition, up 34-28 as Durant scores. #Rockets – 8:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Amen Thompson has been sensational early, a key to turning this thing around a bit. – 8:42 PM
Amen Thompson has been sensational early, a key to turning this thing around a bit. – 8:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns open 2nd quarter with only 4 guys on the court Durant, Okogie, Allen and Young.
Bol was the 5th guy. Tech on Phoenix. #Rockets FT.
Allen pointed at bench while Suns were trying to figure it out. Then Vogel went down and signaled Bol to go in.
Later on, Bol gets dunk. – 8:42 PM
#Suns open 2nd quarter with only 4 guys on the court Durant, Okogie, Allen and Young.
Bol was the 5th guy. Tech on Phoenix. #Rockets FT.
Allen pointed at bench while Suns were trying to figure it out. Then Vogel went down and signaled Bol to go in.
Later on, Bol gets dunk. – 8:42 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
They called a technical on Phoenix. I’m not entirely sure what it was for. It might’ve been for a delay – 8:40 PM
They called a technical on Phoenix. I’m not entirely sure what it was for. It might’ve been for a delay – 8:40 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
1 quarter in
Rockets: 20
Suns: 28 pic.twitter.com/UK2TxdAxwg – 8:39 PM
1 quarter in
Rockets: 20
Suns: 28 pic.twitter.com/UK2TxdAxwg – 8:39 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Suns started the second quarter with only four players. Technical foul. – 8:38 PM
Suns started the second quarter with only four players. Technical foul. – 8:38 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
It’s been bubbling for a few possessions now, but Cam Whitmore isn’t backing down from Devin Booker. pic.twitter.com/Rovc6WneET – 8:37 PM
It’s been bubbling for a few possessions now, but Cam Whitmore isn’t backing down from Devin Booker. pic.twitter.com/Rovc6WneET – 8:37 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Aggressive first quarter for Booker. 4-of-13. Suns with 8 offensive rebounds. Three for Young and two for Bol. – 8:37 PM
Aggressive first quarter for Booker. 4-of-13. Suns with 8 offensive rebounds. Three for Young and two for Bol. – 8:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 28, HOU 20
Booker: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 4-13 FG
Durant: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1-4 FG
Allen: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
VanVleet: 6 Pts, 2 Stl, 2-4 FG – 8:36 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 28, HOU 20
Booker: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 4-13 FG
Durant: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1-4 FG
Allen: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
VanVleet: 6 Pts, 2 Stl, 2-4 FG – 8:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Suns 30, Rockets 20 after 1. Suns got up 16 in a hurry. Rockets began forcing turnovers, but getting crushed on the boards; outrebounded 23-9, outscored in second-chance points, 9-0. – 8:36 PM
Suns 30, Rockets 20 after 1. Suns got up 16 in a hurry. Rockets began forcing turnovers, but getting crushed on the boards; outrebounded 23-9, outscored in second-chance points, 9-0. – 8:36 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tip Tip Hooray 🎊
@yungsmoove21 first bucket in a Suns uniform pic.twitter.com/26hgDL2fhH – 8:35 PM
Tip Tip Hooray 🎊
@yungsmoove21 first bucket in a Suns uniform pic.twitter.com/26hgDL2fhH – 8:35 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Taylor Jenkins is using Lamar Stevens in a small-ball five role today. Stevens has guarded Zion Williamson, Alperen Sengun and Giannis Antetokounmpo in his last three games. – 8:34 PM
Taylor Jenkins is using Lamar Stevens in a small-ball five role today. Stevens has guarded Zion Williamson, Alperen Sengun and Giannis Antetokounmpo in his last three games. – 8:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker can’t believe he didn’t a foul call on layup with Green on his back. He’s beside himself. #Suns up 28-20 with 49.1 seconds left in 1st. – 8:34 PM
Booker can’t believe he didn’t a foul call on layup with Green on his back. He’s beside himself. #Suns up 28-20 with 49.1 seconds left in 1st. – 8:34 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Fred with the hands 👋
Amen with the lay 🫴 pic.twitter.com/Iw1Pd1VRh9 – 8:33 PM
Fred with the hands 👋
Amen with the lay 🫴 pic.twitter.com/Iw1Pd1VRh9 – 8:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen back in for Gordon. #Suns have Booker, O’Neale, Allen, Bol and Young. Up 24-18. – 8:32 PM
Allen back in for Gordon. #Suns have Booker, O’Neale, Allen, Bol and Young. Up 24-18. – 8:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
All 3 of the Suns’ turnovers have come from trying to force the ball to Thad Young. Little too much effort trying to incorporate the new guy early on – 8:31 PM
All 3 of the Suns’ turnovers have come from trying to force the ball to Thad Young. Little too much effort trying to incorporate the new guy early on – 8:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns turn ball over right out of timeout as Booker looked to find Young. Leads to another transition dunk.
#Suns lead down to 22-15. – 8:30 PM
Suns turn ball over right out of timeout as Booker looked to find Young. Leads to another transition dunk.
#Suns lead down to 22-15. – 8:30 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl getting some 1Q minutes. He has not played in a game decided by single digits since Dec. 23 vs. Rockets, a 2-point loss in which he logged 22 minutes – 8:29 PM
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl getting some 1Q minutes. He has not played in a game decided by single digits since Dec. 23 vs. Rockets, a 2-point loss in which he logged 22 minutes – 8:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets made 2 of 13 shots as Suns led 22-6 to start but steals by VanVleet and Thompson after a VanVleet 3 triggered a little spurt. Suns time out. Rockets have a good switch-everything lineup on the floor with Jeff Green in with Whitmore, Thompson, Brooks and VanVleet. – 8:29 PM
Rockets made 2 of 13 shots as Suns led 22-6 to start but steals by VanVleet and Thompson after a VanVleet 3 triggered a little spurt. Suns time out. Rockets have a good switch-everything lineup on the floor with Jeff Green in with Whitmore, Thompson, Brooks and VanVleet. – 8:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant looked to find Young inside, but it’s a difficult look when he draws a crowd anyway.
Not much space there either. Might have been better off shooting that last one.
#Rockets turn turnover into bucket, #Suns timeout. Phoenix up 22-13 with 3:45 left in 1st. – 8:28 PM
Durant looked to find Young inside, but it’s a difficult look when he draws a crowd anyway.
Not much space there either. Might have been better off shooting that last one.
#Rockets turn turnover into bucket, #Suns timeout. Phoenix up 22-13 with 3:45 left in 1st. – 8:28 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
After falling behind 22-6 the Rockets turn defense into offense and score 7 in a row – 8:27 PM
After falling behind 22-6 the Rockets turn defense into offense and score 7 in a row – 8:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Thaddeus Young making his Suns debut as he checks in here in the 1st quarter – 8:26 PM
Thaddeus Young making his Suns debut as he checks in here in the 1st quarter – 8:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The one thing Eubanks just showed that’s been missing for the most part this season is a big running the floor hard to just draw attention away from perimeter players.
Booker found Durant for an open 3 look while the defense was looking at Eubanks. #Suns up 22-9. #Rockets – 8:25 PM
The one thing Eubanks just showed that’s been missing for the most part this season is a big running the floor hard to just draw attention away from perimeter players.
Booker found Durant for an open 3 look while the defense was looking at Eubanks. #Suns up 22-9. #Rockets – 8:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns on an 11-0 run, up 20-6 early. Good start for this 2nd night of a back-to-back – 8:24 PM
Suns on an 11-0 run, up 20-6 early. Good start for this 2nd night of a back-to-back – 8:24 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Sengun picks up 2 fouls before the 6 minute of the first quarter. One of the few times I can remember him getting into early foul trouble this season – 8:23 PM
Sengun picks up 2 fouls before the 6 minute of the first quarter. One of the few times I can remember him getting into early foul trouble this season – 8:23 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Bit of a rotation change. Jeff Green in for Sengun less than six minutes into the game. – 8:23 PM
Bit of a rotation change. Jeff Green in for Sengun less than six minutes into the game. – 8:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The rockets are playing such bad basketball at the moment. I don’t think they have had a more than one pass possession yet – 8:22 PM
The rockets are playing such bad basketball at the moment. I don’t think they have had a more than one pass possession yet – 8:22 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets down 10 after four minutes. They are 2 of 7 with three turnovers a night after committing a season-high 24. Suns are 6 of 10 and can’t recall them attempting a difficult shot. – 8:18 PM
Rockets down 10 after four minutes. They are 2 of 7 with three turnovers a night after committing a season-high 24. Suns are 6 of 10 and can’t recall them attempting a difficult shot. – 8:18 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets start 2-for-7 with 3 turnovers and Udoka calls timeout after a Eubanks dunk follows a defensive breakdown. Suns lead 16-6 – 8:17 PM
Rockets start 2-for-7 with 3 turnovers and Udoka calls timeout after a Eubanks dunk follows a defensive breakdown. Suns lead 16-6 – 8:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant to Eubanks dunk.
Timeout #Rockets. #Suns 16-6 with 7:53 left in 1st. – 8:17 PM
Durant to Eubanks dunk.
Timeout #Rockets. #Suns 16-6 with 7:53 left in 1st. – 8:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Really nice activity and active hands from Drew Eubanks defending the PNR so far. Suns will need this type of performance out of him tonight – 8:17 PM
Really nice activity and active hands from Drew Eubanks defending the PNR so far. Suns will need this type of performance out of him tonight – 8:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns up 12-6 as Allen has five.
Dillon Brooks vs. Devin Booker. Always entertaining. #Rockets – 8:16 PM
#Suns up 12-6 as Allen has five.
Dillon Brooks vs. Devin Booker. Always entertaining. #Rockets – 8:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Remember him?
Jock Landale. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/Lg72HsY77j – 8:07 PM
Remember him?
Jock Landale. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/Lg72HsY77j – 8:07 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets paid tribute to Robert Reid, who passed away earlier this week pic.twitter.com/LJhI4p7aAL – 8:05 PM
The Rockets paid tribute to Robert Reid, who passed away earlier this week pic.twitter.com/LJhI4p7aAL – 8:05 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tribute for Robert Reid before the Rockets first home game since his passing, followed by a moment of silence. The man was a joy, a pleasure to be around, and a fine player, too. RIP – 8:05 PM
Tribute for Robert Reid before the Rockets first home game since his passing, followed by a moment of silence. The man was a joy, a pleasure to be around, and a fine player, too. RIP – 8:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal certainly putting left hamstring to test here in this pregame workout. #Suns pic.twitter.com/2S81c9qMiz – 7:46 PM
Bradley Beal certainly putting left hamstring to test here in this pregame workout. #Suns pic.twitter.com/2S81c9qMiz – 7:46 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
With Deni Avdija out with a heel contusion tonight in OKC, Landry Shamet bumps to the Wizards’ starting lineup.
Starters:
Jones
Shamet
Coulibaly
Kuzma
Bagley III – 7:45 PM
With Deni Avdija out with a heel contusion tonight in OKC, Landry Shamet bumps to the Wizards’ starting lineup.
Starters:
Jones
Shamet
Coulibaly
Kuzma
Bagley III – 7:45 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Brooks, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Suns starters: Durant, Allen, Eubanks, Gordon, Booker. – 7:42 PM
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Brooks, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Suns starters: Durant, Allen, Eubanks, Gordon, Booker. – 7:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal (hamstring) pregame.
Will miss 3rd straight Friday at #Rockets with injury suffered last week vs. Kings.
#Suns vs. #Lakers Sunday in Phoenix. Hamstrings tricky, but that’s an ideal time to return.
Phoenix does has 3 days between Lakers and Thursday vs. Houston. pic.twitter.com/kR1EnZUjz7 – 7:42 PM
Bradley Beal (hamstring) pregame.
Will miss 3rd straight Friday at #Rockets with injury suffered last week vs. Kings.
#Suns vs. #Lakers Sunday in Phoenix. Hamstrings tricky, but that’s an ideal time to return.
Phoenix does has 3 days between Lakers and Thursday vs. Houston. pic.twitter.com/kR1EnZUjz7 – 7:42 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tonight’s 🖐
@reliantenergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/VmaowFRRwZ – 7:40 PM
Tonight’s 🖐
@reliantenergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/VmaowFRRwZ – 7:40 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Landry Shamet takes Deni Avdija’s spot in the starting lineup with Avdija out:
Tyus Jones, Landry Shamet, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma, Marvin Bagley III – 7:39 PM
Landry Shamet takes Deni Avdija’s spot in the starting lineup with Avdija out:
Tyus Jones, Landry Shamet, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma, Marvin Bagley III – 7:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about a shorthanded matchup against the Rockets! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=ylcY2I… – 7:27 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about a shorthanded matchup against the Rockets! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=ylcY2I… – 7:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Booker-EG-Grayson-KD-Eubanks lineup the Suns will start tonight is a -14 in 46 minutes together so far this season. They’ve been solid offensively (120.6 offensive rating), but have struggled on the other end (133.0 defensive rating) – 7:18 PM
The Booker-EG-Grayson-KD-Eubanks lineup the Suns will start tonight is a -14 in 46 minutes together so far this season. They’ve been solid offensively (120.6 offensive rating), but have struggled on the other end (133.0 defensive rating) – 7:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/cHcaruGQ3Z – 7:15 PM
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/cHcaruGQ3Z – 7:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Winning the possession battle. Turnovers and the rebounding are areas we feel like if we start to win those battles on a nightly basis with our shot making, we’re going to be really difficult to beat.”
Suns head coach Frank Vogel. #Suns pic.twitter.com/tIDtkRBiKX – 7:02 PM
“Winning the possession battle. Turnovers and the rebounding are areas we feel like if we start to win those battles on a nightly basis with our shot making, we’re going to be really difficult to beat.”
Suns head coach Frank Vogel. #Suns pic.twitter.com/tIDtkRBiKX – 7:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s always scary when someone rolls into your legs, but thankfully it was nothing.”
Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant from Thursday’s game at #Mavs as P.J..Washington rolled into Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Uhx3C1dgfQ – 6:57 PM
“It’s always scary when someone rolls into your legs, but thankfully it was nothing.”
Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant from Thursday’s game at #Mavs as P.J..Washington rolled into Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Uhx3C1dgfQ – 6:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel said Bradley Beal didn’t progress enough from Thursday to go.
Jusuf Nurkic hurt ankle Wednesday practice. Played thru it Thursday. Sore before, worse after, swelled.
Both possible Sunday vs. #Lakers.
Eric Gordon, Drew Eubanks start, Thaddeus Young set to play #Suns pic.twitter.com/JGCRPM6IKE – 6:54 PM
Frank Vogel said Bradley Beal didn’t progress enough from Thursday to go.
Jusuf Nurkic hurt ankle Wednesday practice. Played thru it Thursday. Sore before, worse after, swelled.
Both possible Sunday vs. #Lakers.
Eric Gordon, Drew Eubanks start, Thaddeus Young set to play #Suns pic.twitter.com/JGCRPM6IKE – 6:54 PM
Kory Woods @KoryEWoods
Monty Williams also briefly voiced his opinion on the NBA’s decision to suspend Isaiah Stewart for three games following last week’s incident in Phoenix. H/T @MikeACurtis2 pic.twitter.com/wWERkS5aJU – 6:45 PM
Monty Williams also briefly voiced his opinion on the NBA’s decision to suspend Isaiah Stewart for three games following last week’s incident in Phoenix. H/T @MikeACurtis2 pic.twitter.com/wWERkS5aJU – 6:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic out for Houston Rockets matchup on Friday (w/videos) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:40 PM
UPDATED: Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic out for Houston Rockets matchup on Friday (w/videos) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:40 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
No update on Tari Eason. Ime Udoka says he has not seen the results of the imaging that was done on Wednesday – 6:25 PM
No update on Tari Eason. Ime Udoka says he has not seen the results of the imaging that was done on Wednesday – 6:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) OUT. #Rockets. #Suns – 6:23 PM
Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) OUT. #Rockets. #Suns – 6:23 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will have more rebounds at the half?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:43 PM
Which team will have more rebounds at the half?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic doubtful for Houston Rockets matchup on Friday (w/videos) #Suns
#Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:38 PM
Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic doubtful for Houston Rockets matchup on Friday (w/videos) #Suns
#Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:38 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets blocked shots leaders
Fred VanVleet 46
Alperen Sengun 39
Jabari Smith Jr 36
VanVleet leads the team in blocks despite playing in 48 games, while Sengun has played in 54 and Smith has played in 50, and VanVleet is 10 inches shorter than the other two – 4:26 PM
Rockets blocked shots leaders
Fred VanVleet 46
Alperen Sengun 39
Jabari Smith Jr 36
VanVleet leads the team in blocks despite playing in 48 games, while Sengun has played in 54 and Smith has played in 50, and VanVleet is 10 inches shorter than the other two – 4:26 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets blocks leaders
Fred VanVleet 46
Alperen Sengun 39
Jabari Smith Jr 37
VanVleet leads the team in blocks despite playing in 48 games, while Sengun has played in 54 and Smith has played in 50, and VanVleet is 10 inches shorter than the other two – 4:24 PM
Rockets blocks leaders
Fred VanVleet 46
Alperen Sengun 39
Jabari Smith Jr 37
VanVleet leads the team in blocks despite playing in 48 games, while Sengun has played in 54 and Smith has played in 50, and VanVleet is 10 inches shorter than the other two – 4:24 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
On the latest edition of the H-Town Hoops Podcast @brandonkscott and I reacted to the Rockets ugly loss in New Orleans on Thursday, Ime Udoka’s decision not to change his starting lineup, and the Rockets fledgling defense. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fal… – 4:14 PM
On the latest edition of the H-Town Hoops Podcast @brandonkscott and I reacted to the Rockets ugly loss in New Orleans on Thursday, Ime Udoka’s decision not to change his starting lineup, and the Rockets fledgling defense. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fal… – 4:14 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
It’s game day in H-Town!
Make sure to rep your Hometown Heroes gear today 🤘
7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @SpaceCityHN
📻 @Sportstalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/R3tfbSkrIz – 4:05 PM
It’s game day in H-Town!
Make sure to rep your Hometown Heroes gear today 🤘
7:00 PM Tip-Off📺 @SpaceCityHN
📻 @Sportstalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/R3tfbSkrIz – 4:05 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Flat top, Jheri curl, S-curl, and more 💈
We asked the guys which old school hairstyle they could pull off today! 😅 pic.twitter.com/0aM0WQG5GI – 3:32 PM
Flat top, Jheri curl, S-curl, and more 💈
We asked the guys which old school hairstyle they could pull off today! 😅 pic.twitter.com/0aM0WQG5GI – 3:32 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Bradley Beal diary: ‘There are so many bright ideas, so much exploration in this world.’ #Phoenix #Suns guard talks about his love of art at the @MoADsf, returning to Washington, guarding LeBron, the trade deadline and more in his latest @andscape diary. bit.ly/3OWOFjI pic.twitter.com/qIKtNeTTRe – 3:31 PM
Bradley Beal diary: ‘There are so many bright ideas, so much exploration in this world.’ #Phoenix #Suns guard talks about his love of art at the @MoADsf, returning to Washington, guarding LeBron, the trade deadline and more in his latest @andscape diary. bit.ly/3OWOFjI pic.twitter.com/qIKtNeTTRe – 3:31 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
i wrote about the Mavericks’ emphatic, attention-deserving win against Phoenix, the lineup conundrums that the Mavericks and Jason Kidd have for the first time in the Doncic era, and the defensive flexibility that multiple combo wings provides: theathletic.com/5294049/2024/0… – 3:02 PM
i wrote about the Mavericks’ emphatic, attention-deserving win against Phoenix, the lineup conundrums that the Mavericks and Jason Kidd have for the first time in the Doncic era, and the defensive flexibility that multiple combo wings provides: theathletic.com/5294049/2024/0… – 3:02 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @ChrisVernonShow on the Mavericks, Warriors, Suns, Clippers, Cavs, and Sixers. Plus the Poku news. spotify.link/jR6qB1HPqHb – 2:54 PM
New Mismatch with @ChrisVernonShow on the Mavericks, Warriors, Suns, Clippers, Cavs, and Sixers. Plus the Poku news. spotify.link/jR6qB1HPqHb – 2:54 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic questionable against Houston Rockets @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 2:52 PM
Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic questionable against Houston Rockets @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 2:52 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
No change to the Rockets injury report before tonight’s game against the Suns, Tari Eason remains out. Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) are doubtful for Phoenix. – 2:43 PM
No change to the Rockets injury report before tonight’s game against the Suns, Tari Eason remains out. Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) are doubtful for Phoenix. – 2:43 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
No changes to the Rockets injury report since last night. Eason, Adams and Vipers are out. Suns guard Bradley Beal and center Jusuf Nurkic are doubtful. – 2:36 PM
No changes to the Rockets injury report since last night. Eason, Adams and Vipers are out. Suns guard Bradley Beal and center Jusuf Nurkic are doubtful. – 2:36 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Bradley Beal diary: ‘There are so many bright ideas, so much exploration in this world.’ Phoenix #Suns guard talks about his love of art at the @MoADsf, returning to Washington, guarding LeBron, the trade deadline and more in his latest @andscape diary. bit.ly/3OWOFjI – 2:32 PM
Bradley Beal diary: ‘There are so many bright ideas, so much exploration in this world.’ Phoenix #Suns guard talks about his love of art at the @MoADsf, returning to Washington, guarding LeBron, the trade deadline and more in his latest @andscape diary. bit.ly/3OWOFjI – 2:32 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Nominate your LGBTQ+ owned small business for the 23-24 Business of Pride Award, presented by @efirstbank!
One lucky business will be selected to receive $5,000 – plus promotional recognition across Suns social media and more!
Nominate today: Suns.com/Empowerment pic.twitter.com/laoA4Tlun6 – 2:30 PM
Nominate your LGBTQ+ owned small business for the 23-24 Business of Pride Award, presented by @efirstbank!
One lucky business will be selected to receive $5,000 – plus promotional recognition across Suns social media and more!
Nominate today: Suns.com/Empowerment pic.twitter.com/laoA4Tlun6 – 2:30 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Since the loss on Christmas, the Suns have a 13.1 net rating when Jusuf Nurkic is on the floor. That’s the best among everyday Suns rotation players over that span. When he’s off the floor, it drops to a -1.0 net rating. Tough test tonight without him and Beal if both are out. – 2:25 PM
Since the loss on Christmas, the Suns have a 13.1 net rating when Jusuf Nurkic is on the floor. That’s the best among everyday Suns rotation players over that span. When he’s off the floor, it drops to a -1.0 net rating. Tough test tonight without him and Beal if both are out. – 2:25 PM
🏾🛍Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal (left hamstring tightness) and Jusuf Nurkic (right ankle sprain) are doubtful for tonight’s game against the Rockets. Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remains out – 2:07 PM
Bradley Beal (left hamstring tightness) and Jusuf Nurkic (right ankle sprain) are doubtful for tonight’s game against the Rockets. Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remains out – 2:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns at #Rockets injury report:
Bradley Beal (left hamstring tightness) and Jusuf Nurkic (right ankle sprain) DOUBTFUL.
Damion Lee (knee) OUT.
Kevin Durant isn’t on injury report. – 2:06 PM
#Suns at #Rockets injury report:
Bradley Beal (left hamstring tightness) and Jusuf Nurkic (right ankle sprain) DOUBTFUL.
Damion Lee (knee) OUT.
Kevin Durant isn’t on injury report. – 2:06 PM