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The Suns never really found their rhythm against a supremely sharp Houston team, and despite some solid individual efforts, the Suns fall 117-98. Offensively, the numbers speak for themselves: 39% overall shooting and just 14% from deep, with 15 offensive rebounds that never translated into second-chance points. Ball movement was far from fluid, too, with only 14 assists. Meanwhile, 21 turnovers and 12 steals forced by Phoenix highlighted the relentless defensive pressure. Individually, Dillon Brooks led the way with 23 points, supported by Bouyea’s 18, but it wasn’t enough to match Houston’s firepower. Kevin Durant scored 28 points, while Amen Thompson was unstoppable with 31, showcasing just how difficult it was to contain their versatile attack. The final score, 98–117, reflects Houston’s dominance. Phoenix fought hard, but offensive inefficiency and turnovers made the difference, keeping the Suns below 100 points and struggling to stay in the rhythm of a game that quickly slipped away. Game Flow First Half As if by fate, Dillon Brooks and Josh Okogie hit the first two baskets. Both teams quickly locked in: physical, intense, attacks on point, defenses not backing down. After four minutes, it was still neck-and-neck, 8–8. With five minutes left, nothing had changed. No easy baskets, every contact audible, every shot contested, every rebound fought for. Pure, intense basketball. Suns stayed ahead, 17–15. Meanwhile, Brooks looked determined not to lose again against his former team: 14 points in the opening quarter. The quarter ended as it began — impactful and intense — but the bench energy, especially Ryan Dunn with 4 rebounds and 2 steals, gave Phoenix a boost. Suns led by seven: 31–24. Early in Q2, Jamaree Bouyea, Collin Gillespie, and Nigel Hayes-Davis created a small cushion with three layups for the first two, an interception for Nigel, and Phoenix jumped to +9. Udoka had to call a timeout; his second unit was struggling, and in such a high-intensity game, nine points started to feel heavy. Still, a Bouyea (7 points) vs Durant (11 points) duel emerged. Our number 17 kept the line steady while Houston accelerated. After six minutes, the Rockets regained control, 46–44. Things got worse fast. The Suns called another timeout in just two minutes. They were giving up points too easily. Houston shot 13/17; the defense disappeared, and Phoenix struggled to score. A 17–4 run later, the Rockets led by eight, 54–46. Kevin Durant dropped 17 points in the quarter, and Houston shot an absurd 60% overall, 55% from three. Entering halftime, the Suns were down by 10, and honestly, they almost survived. Second Half Houston kept up the pressure. Amen Thompson found too many open dunks. Jordan Ott called a timeout immediately after a 6–0 run at the start of the second half. Rockets pulled away, 74–58. Devin Booker’s absence was felt. Shots weren’t falling, options were limited, yet Phoenix wasn’t playing badly. Just unlucky—especially from deep: 3/20 at one point. Still, the Suns stayed in it, albeit barely, 11 points down after five minutes. Possessions repeated and failed: good ball movement, smart plays, shots bouncing off the rim. Houston surged. 82–65. Three-point shooting at 12%. Durant extended the lead beyond 20, then 25. Heading into Q4, it was 97–72. Bouyea remained a bright spot. He was dynamic, fearless, taking responsibility in a tough game, 11 points in just ten minutes. Thompson hit 30+ points, with both his season-highs against Phoenix. With eight minutes left, the score was 110–80, garbage time officially underway. Suns battled with effort and heart, but sub-40% shooting against this level of opposition is a mountain too steep. Final Score: 98–117 Up Next After this tough loss, the Suns will have the weekend to reset before facing a revenge-minded Wolves squad in Minneapolis this Monday.

Who: Phoenix Suns (13-9) vs. Houston Rockets (14-5) When: 6:00pm Arizona Time Where: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas Watch: Arizona’s Family 3TV, Arizona’s Family Sports, NBATV Listen: KMVP 98.7 Both teams are coming off strong performances. The Suns just dominated the Lakers from start to finish, probably delivering their cleanest and most efficient game of the season (35 assists for only 11 turnovers with a 65.8 eFG%). Phoenix will try to beat the Texas squad for the first time since March 2024. As for the Rockets, they fell to a very good Utah team before bouncing back by beating Sacramento. It’s also our chance to see our dear Kevin Durant again, since he missed our first matchup for personal reasons. Probable Starters Injury Report Suns Jalen Green — OUT (Right Hamstring Strain) Devin Booker — OUT (Groin Strain) Isaiah Livers — QUESTIONABLE (Right Hip Strain) Rockets Fred VanVleet — OUT (Torn ACL) Dorian Finney-Smith — OUT (Ankle Sprain) Tari Eason — OUT (Oblique Strain) What to Watch For First, the storytelling. We get reunions with Kevin Durant, Josh Okogie, and Aaron Holiday. On the flip side, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks return to their old home crowd. That alone makes the matchup worth clicking on. Prestige, reunions, revenge, this one has all the ingredients for a high-level game, almost a derby between two near-neighbor states. And of course, we’re hoping to finally break that losing streak against them. The Suns lead the all-time series 118-116, but Houston has won the last 5 meetings. It’s a clash of styles I can’t wait to watch. " data-portal-copyright="" /> It’s also the Suns’ first game without Booker this season. Defensively, Phoenix will be fine, but I’m curious to see what happens on the other end: which role player steps up (I’m calling a statement game from Royce), and whether Collin Gillespie keeps riding this insane hot streak. As for Dillon Brooks taking 25 shots and picking up a technical? Vegas should put odds on that. Plenty of reasons for Suns fans to tune in, even if the last one doesn’t exactly scream “dream scenario.” Key to a Suns Win Collin Gillespie is in the best stretch of his Suns career. Since mid-November, he’s turned into a real catalyst for Phoenix: stringing together strong games, hitting the 20-point mark, and knocking down threes at nearly 47%. What stands out isn’t just the numbers. It’s how he takes over in clutch moments. His game-winner against Minnesota made noise, and his monster outing vs. OKC proved he can carry the offense when needed. With the team missing its franchise player, I’m hoping Gillespie brings energy, confidence, and real stability at point guard to help us keep up with this strong Rockets squad. Houston has the second-best offense in the league this season, largely thanks to their range of profiles: Kevin Durant as a three-level scorer, Amen Thompson as a slashing creator, Alperen Sengun as a floor general, plus shooters all around. But even with all that, they aren’t some unstoppable efficiency machine: 21st in midrange accuracy and 19th at the rim. Their offense is talented and deadly from three (40%), but it relies heavily on offensive rebounding, where they lead the league. " data-portal-copyright="" /> So the key is simple: either limit their threes and force them inside, or gamble and let them fire from deep (best percentage in the league, but they take the fewest threes) so we can load the paint and crash the boards. Phoenix has had three days to prep for this one. Time to put that to use. Prediction It should be a tight game, a clash of contrasting styles and profiles. But I don’t see us holding on for 48 minutes against the Rockets’ talent and intensity. The game probably swings in the fourth, and we’ll run out of gas trying to match their pace. Houston 121, Suns 112

🏆 Le Havre A.S.C. un bon tirage , mais pas le meilleur !

ils n'iront pas plus loin ces nuls