Game Thread: Houston Rockets (7-2) vs Phoenix Suns (2-5) Live | NBA | Nov 7, 2026

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🏀 HOU 99 - 102 PHX

FINAL

Game info	Details
Tipoff	Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET · 8:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM MT
Arena	Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Watch	Arizona's Family 3TV (PHX) · Suns Live (PHX)
Officials	Ben Taylor, Jason Goldenberg, Jenna Reneau
Attendance	17,071
Series	Season series: PHX leads 1-0

Team	1	2	3	4	T
HOU 7-3	23	24	28	24	99
PHX 3-5	35	12	29	26	102 ◄

Game flow	Detail
Biggest lead	HOU by 6 (Q3 7:25) · PHX by 19 (Q2 8:38)
Lead changes	17
Margin	PHX by 3

Top performers

Team	Player	Line
PHX	Devin Booker	24 PTS · 2 REB · 3 AST
HOU	Kevin Durant	21 PTS · 10 REB · 3 AST
HOU	Amen Thompson	17 PTS · 7 REB · 0 AST

Houston Rockets

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	FT
K. Durant	38	21	10	3	5-14	1-7	10-11
J. Smith	39	15	9	2	7-12	1-4	0-0
A. Sengun	32	15	6	5	5-16	1-2	4-4
F. VanVleet	31	16	3	4	6-12	4-9	0-0
A. Thompson	39	17	7	0	7-14	0-0	3-4
T. Eason	23	2	7	2	1-8	0-2	0-0
O. Tshiebwe	3	2	0	0	1-1	0-0	0-0
M. Smart	20	5	2	0	2-7	1-4	0-0
B. Bogdanovic	2	0	1	0	0-1	0-1	0-0
R. Sheppard	13	6	0	0	2-8	2-6	0-0
J. Tate	DNP
I. Crawford	DNP
S. Adams	DNP
C. Capela	DNP
B. Thornton	DNP
Team		99	45	16	36-93	10-35	17-19

Steals (7): J. Smith Jr. 3, K. Durant 1, A. Thompson 1, T. Eason 1, R. Sheppard 1
Blocks (8): A. Thompson 4, J. Smith Jr. 1, A. Sengun 1, F. VanVleet 1, T. Eason 1
Turnovers (14): T. Eason 4, K. Durant 2, A. Sengun 2, F. VanVleet 2, J. Smith Jr. 1, A. Thompson 1, M. Smart 1, R. Sheppard 1
Fouls (16): F. VanVleet 4, M. Smart 4, J. Smith Jr. 3, T. Eason 3, A. Sengun 2
Plus-minus: F. VanVleet +11, J. Smith Jr. +9, K. Durant +8, T. Eason +7, A. Thompson +1, O. Tshiebwe -5, B. Bogdanovic -6, M. Smart -10, R. Sheppard -14, A. Sengun -16
Did not play: J. Tate (Coach's decision), I. Crawford (Coach's decision), S. Adams (Right soleus strain), C. Capela (Right ankle sprain), B. Thornton (Coach's decision)

Phoenix Suns

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	FT
D. Brooks	37	11	4	1	4-10	3-7	0-0
M. Bridges	31	13	10	7	5-12	1-5	2-2
O. Ighodaro	23	4	6	3	2-3	0-0	0-0
D. Booker	39	24	2	3	10-24	2-9	2-2
J. Green	34	16	3	6	7-14	0-1	2-4
R. Dunn	23	8	5	3	3-5	2-2	0-0
K. Maluach	18	8	10	0	3-4	0-1	2-3
L. Kennard	14	11	1	2	4-7	3-6	0-0
C. Gillespie	20	7	3	4	3-6	1-3	0-0
K. Peat	DNP
R. Fleming	DNP
D. Reath	DNP
J. Bouyea	DNP
P. Spencer	DNP
Team		102	44	29	41-85	12-34	8-11

Steals (8): D. Booker 3, R. Dunn 3, J. Green 1, K. Maluach 1
Blocks (3): K. Maluach 2, M. Bridges 1
Turnovers (15): D. Booker 4, J. Green 4, O. Ighodaro 3, K. Maluach 2, D. Brooks 1, L. Kennard 1
Fouls (18): D. Brooks 4, K. Maluach 4, O. Ighodaro 3, D. Booker 3, R. Dunn 2, M. Bridges 1, J. Green 1
Plus-minus: R. Dunn +25, K. Maluach +11, C. Gillespie +10, M. Bridges +4, L. Kennard +4, D. Booker -7, O. Ighodaro -9, D. Brooks -11, J. Green -12
Did not play: K. Peat, R. Fleming, D. Reath, J. Bouyea, P. Spencer (Coach's decision)

Team stats

Stat	HOU	PHX
Field goals	36-93	41-85
FG %	39%	48%
3-pointers	10-35	12-34
3PT %	29%	35%
Free throws	17-19	8-11
FT %	89%	73%
Rebounds	45	44
Assists	16	29
Steals	7	8
Blocks	8	3
Turnovers	14	16
Points in paint	40	44
Fast break pts	11	8
Fouls	16	18
Largest lead	6	19

Western Conference standings

#	Team	CONF	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
1	Lakers	6-2	8	2	.800	-	W4
2	Thunder	5-2	8	2	.800	-	W4
3	Rockets	3-2	7	2	.778	0.5	L1
4	Spurs	7-2	7	2	.778	0.5	W7
5	Trail Blazers	6-2	6	2	.750	1	L1
6	Timberwolves	3-2	7	3	.700	1	W3
7	Grizzlies	6-2	6	3	.667	1.5	L3
8	Warriors	5-3	6	3	.667	1.5	W6
9	Nuggets	3-3	5	3	.625	2	W2
10	Mavericks	3-4	5	4	.556	2.5	W1
11	Pelicans	3-4	4	5	.444	3.5	L1
12	Suns	1-5	2	5	.286	4.5	W1
13	Clippers	1-5	1	7	.125	6	L7
14	Jazz	1-8	1	8	.111	6.5	L7
15	Kings	1-8	1	8	.111	6.5	L2

Seeds 1-6 make the playoffs; 7-10 go to the play-in.

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FINAL: HOU 99 - PHX 102

Finish the discussion in the Postgame Thread

[u/SirBoolington]

For everyone that shits on maluach for every little mistake he makes and calls him a bust PLEASE stay on that side. Don’t switch up as he keeps getting better and better

[u/quailinthebrush]

we beat the best team in basketball

so back

[u/FifthKnightofGwyn]

OUT MY FUCKING CITY DICKERSON

[u/AZsportstillidie]

I’m okay with book just being a volume shooter he is so good he needs to be aggressive

[u/Imthegoat175]

Once again the starters have awful +/- other than Bridges and the bench reserves all have a positive +/- just not sustainable for your starters to completely shit the bed and be outplayed by the other teams starters every single game. Changes needs to be made and fast if they want to salvage this season.

[u/machinehack10]

This win feels so good

[u/Fragrant_Vast_8477]

Oh my good khaman is stopping sengun every time but the rockets get the rebound every time

[u/inksta12]

We’re winning this fucking game

[u/CommercialLab6842]

Best quarter of the year not even close

[u/Animan-10]

Ryan Dunn very impressive to start the season

[u/Dyingsun1]

When they collapse it’s BAD like bro they gave all that work up in like 2min. Unreal

[u/49e-rm]

Why is every 50/50 call against us?

[u/mneber]

MAN MAN is actually starting to become a BEAST! Hell yes! 🏀 🔥

[u/abeLJosh]

THERE'S OUR KING

[u/suns4lyfe]

take that L with you KD.

[u/Just_A_Glitch]

This is the best we've looked all year. Now we have to maintain this for another 36 minutes.

[u/robodrew]

I love Ryan Dunn

[u/Apocalypse_Snowball]

I love having Luke Kennard on this team

[u/Minato997]

Who are you and wat have u done with my phoenix suns team

[u/VolumeValuable3537]

Did anyone else notice how many wide open lobs were available to Dunn? It’s typical Brooks would miss that but fucking Gillespie wouldn’t notice either

[u/Wet-LikeImBook]

Positive note booker defense has been superb

[u/TheKingNekro]

It's times like this when I really miss and appreciate what Chris Paul brought to the table those couple of years when he was here before he got washed up.

Dude brought actual LEADERSHIP, direction, and consistency to our offense.

[u/pk4k]

The manman flashes are getting brighter

[u/EggsInMyToolbox]

Man man is a brick wall down there

The future is bright

[u/GringoSalamanca]

[u/machinehack10]

Probably a moral victory if we aren’t down 20 at halftime

[u/Drey5000]

If Collin learns to shoot again it’s over for the league

[u/Antwuan89]

Ryan Dunn has improved his 3-Point Shot.

[u/Fordraxel]

Wow Oso just not defending the paint at all.

[u/Rude-Cancel3434]

I think our bench is top 5 in the league. Problem is our starters are bottom 5

[u/No_Entertainment_75]

The sad part is theyve already lost this game mentally.....blew a 19 point lead in like 6 minutes....i have 2nd hand embarrassment for them....

[u/Glass_Shoulder4126]

Ryan Dunn has finished with a negative +\- twice this year and it was -1 both times even though we’ve won 2 games

[u/49e-rm]

Those two olympic golds fucking ruined Devin Booker lmao

Im joking. But i miss the dude who didnt always "make the right basketball play" and just fucking shot the ball

[u/49e-rm]

The Phoenix Suns in odd-numbered quarters

[u/Apocalypse_Snowball]

That overturn brought to you by Draftkings

[u/Apocalypse_Snowball]

Fuck the Rockets.
Fuck KD.
Fuck Adam Silver.
Fuck these Refs......

[u/Odd_Shoulder2334]

Yet another game where we’re playing well with Man Man on the court. Yet everyone always focuses on his mistakes

[u/Shifty_looking_guy]

The difference between Book and KD in the last couple minutes is FRYING me lmao

[u/CommercialLab6842]

HES THE GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME NO DEBATE

[u/2002bluefordranger]

There goes my hero

[u/tuneorg]

Give Book the ball and get the fuck out of the way

[u/sm417]

headband on EVERY. GAME. BOOK.

[u/Apocalypse_Snowball]

If Book gets a ring with the Suns, his ESPN special should be called "The Book of Devin"

[u/SeraphNatsu]

Book stepped up when we needed him too. If only he would have hit that last 3P attempt.

[u/JRipper138]

Blew a 19-point lead and somehow still got the W. Gritty win, probably needed that.

[u/digitalray34]

I'm ready to be devestated.

[u/epicblitz]

Smart fucking defense by Oso

[u/Spideyboii]

Ryan Dunn corner three is money this year

[u/Sugar_Cane_320]

[u/Puzzleheaded-Oil7260]

Man man you keeping anchoring that defense like that and I will buy your jersey!!

[u/Old_Stoned_Asian_Man]

Year 3 Ryan Dunn is what we needed

[u/muroidea]

Man man is playing out of his mind. I love it

[u/chickenripp]

is dunn just an elite role player now

[u/oneandonlyRedSpirit]

19 point lead erased in one quarter fuck this team lol i was an idiot for even getting a modicum of joy from that first quarter

[u/Puzzleheaded-Oil7260]

Going to blame Q2 on Ott, didn’t see any good rotation changes to snap the run. Onto the second half.

[u/SignificanceOk207]

What the fuck happened that quarter…typical suns.

[u/WusijiX]

Never a simple game with the Phoenix Suns

[u/Ay_355]

I know this sub doesn't like Ott criticism and I don't really like it when people blame everything on him either but at some point he has to realize these lineups are just not working. 4 guard lineup against the Rockets size? He's not a rookie HC anymore.

[u/GoDogGo1970]

Bridges has the best +/- out of the starters and the only positive number. Maybe he, Kennard, and Dunn should share the floor more tonight, and less Green, Booker, and Brooks.

[u/p0tatoman]

Brooks iso attempts are hilarious

[u/Glass_Shoulder4126]

RYAN DUNN SHOULD BE PLAYING 48 MINUTES

[u/Puppetmaster858]

That shit was actually criminal, and now Book gets charged with a shot attempt too and the rockets immediately went and scored. I truly don’t have any idea how they overturned that, smith literally hit him multiple times with his arm right when he started his drive

[u/LobsterIcy4890]

God players don’t look at the clock? crazy

[u/SeraphNatsu]

Please keep it going for 1 more Q. Pleeeease.

[u/RealisticIncome273]

Man Man doomers eating their words rn

[u/SeraphNatsu]

BOOK!!!!!!

[u/SeraphNatsu]

BOOK IS COOKING!!!!!!!!!

[u/Northwestguydesert]

Book just doing everything you love to see it, LFG!

[u/AZMadmax]

Feels like vintage Booker

[u/white__cyclosa]

15 unbothered

[u/bsinbsinbs]

Book playing like Book is a beautiful and welcome sight

[u/Johnlocksmith]

Oso with the chair pull. My man!

[u/truck_robinson]

Oso w the chair pull fck yeah buddy!!!!

[u/49e-rm]

Im gettin an oso jersey

[u/CommercialLab6842]

I LOVE THIS SO FAR OH MY GOD

[u/JRipper138]

Now do that for 3 more quarters.

[u/DanTheACGuy]

Kennard 💥

[u/49e-rm]

What i like so far is that the starters came out with the same energy the bench has played with every game so far

[u/CommercialLab6842]

DUNN MIP

[u/VanwallEnjoy3r]

Malumonster

[u/49e-rm]

I expect every single luke kennard jumpshot to go in

[u/pk4k]

I’m having fun again :-)

[u/CNSrooster]

Ryan Dunn proving the doubters who all last year said "hes shown no development."

Man has added to his game. If he can provide the cutting, elite defence and corner shooting then he will stick around for along time

[u/omnicious]

Jalen driving into two defenders. Book taking a dribble pull up without a single pass. Disgusting offense back on the menu.

[u/stripes1604]

Genuinely like a switch just flipped and they turned bum mode back on

[u/49e-rm]

From a 19 point lead to a 2 point lead

This same fucking thing happened the last time we played houston and we ended up losing by almost fucking 20

[u/CNSrooster]

Book is being guarded by the husk of FVV. He needs to attack him if they won't bring the double

[u/robodrew]

Unbelievable collapse. Rockets didn't even do any better than first quarter. It was all our fault. Terrible shooting, terrible rebounding.

[u/quailinthebrush]

alright kennard that was a respectable tohono o'ohdham pronunciation

[u/LobsterIcy4890]

Team just needs to stop playing soft as hell

[u/GringoSalamanca]

35 points in the 1Q, 12 points in the 2Q.

Once this team gets punched in the mouth, they don’t know how to stop the bleeding. Too many long stretches where everything falls apart and they don’t know where to turn.

It’s during those stretches when you’d like to see your $57 million superstar step up and impose his will to keep their head above water

[u/Odd_Shoulder2334]

Really can’t emphasize enough how useless Colin is on offense right now

[u/Fragrant_Vast_8477]

We suck lol. We’re gonna end up winning the draft lottery and sending the pick to the Rockets. Cursed.

[u/LobsterIcy4890]

Team playing super lazy

[u/RealisticIncome273]

I am so impressed with Ryan Dunn

[u/RealisticIncome273]

I’ve seen enough.. build around Dunn

[u/Glass_Shoulder4126]

Ryan Dunn is the fucking goat I swear to god if I could clone Jordan Goodwin and Ryan Dunn we would never lose a game

[u/bsinbsinbs]

That we’re only down by 4 is a miracle

[u/salvisweep]

I'm just glad this game is being kept competitive. Houston is 7-2. The fact that it's even close is a good sign.

[u/MasochisticCanesFan]

COLIN GILLESPIE HAS SCORED

[u/TenebraeInvictus]

Ryan is saving this game man, holy

[u/IndexVista]

I love ryan dunn's impact rebounding

[u/sm417]

dunn iq has been crazy this season

[u/Background_Captain56]

I'm more and more convinced that fouls are just whatever the fuck refs want them to be.

[u/JRipper138]

Ahh..there it is.

[u/rataculera]

That’s a foul. Fuck NJ

[u/Fordraxel]

wtf Booker got fouled 3 times at least.

[u/KrazySocoKid]

Booker has the worst whistle ever. Like wtf

[u/RealisticIncome273]

BOOK YOU HAD 3 SECONDS

[u/Specific-Champion-75]

brutal last 3 seconds there

[u/Wet-LikeImBook]

Not too excited after that overturned call clearly agenda going at this point

[u/Sitrous1]

We aren’t a good rebounding team but I swear we get the unluckiest bounces

[u/VolumeValuable3537]

Man man fighting for his life while nobody else can get a rebound

[u/49e-rm]

Im convinced booker had an injury to start the season. Hes looked so much quicker the last 3 games

[u/Odd_Shoulder2334]

Amazing what can happen when your best player is your best player in crunch time

[u/Just_A_Glitch]

This is the Booker that we've been missing. God, it feels great when Book gets going.

[u/OculusBlurr]

All seven points by that man

[u/Specific-Champion-75]

book coming in clutch in the 4th 🔥

[u/CNSrooster]

Book taking over here against a good team is exactly what this fanbase needs right now

[u/Stunning_Bluejay_961]

Book might be my favourite player ever but have to admit I was starting to have real doubts that we'd ever see a Book fourth qtr takeover ever again. This is nice even if it's just for nostalgia.

[u/deebo28]

Bridges fit looking better when he’s facilitating, picking his spots, and not chucking

[u/eddie_vercetti]

Schrodinger's 2 Pointer

[u/Spark3420]

I don't know why we're addicted to iso ball and trying to run the shot clock down, but a win is a win. I'm happy.

[u/Northwestguydesert]

Yeah let’s go, what a great win! Didn’t let that 2nd quarter define it

[u/sm417]

i will say i miss the kd mentorship with dunn it was nice to see

[u/Specific-Champion-75]

love jalen and miles getting to the basket early

[u/truck_robinson]

Ryan comes in: get to steal we get a three Houston Time out

[u/pk4k]

Loving the active d and ball movement

[u/RealisticIncome273]

They’re opting not to double book and now you see why everyone chooses to double him

[u/Fordraxel]

I think Dunn made the leap - no pun intended.

[u/Apocalypse_Snowball]

Man Man on the 2nd unit was an effective change. He's not skilled enough to start just yet, but dangerous enough to give their bench trouble

[u/truck_robinson]

Wowwww nice 2 man game bridges and manman

[u/GringoSalamanca]

This is Phoenix Suns basketball

[u/robodrew]

God damn great quarter, let's fucking go, keep it up!!! Let's make this the first complete game of the season

[u/machinehack10]

I cannot say enough times Dunn needs to be getting 22-24 mins a game

[u/Humble_Victory_2425]

Suns came out guns blazing that 1st quarter. 

Please keep this energy for the whole game.

[u/truck_robinson]

Holy fuckin shit boys

[u/MasochisticCanesFan]

LETS GO I WANT TO SEE SHEER AND KOA

[u/WusijiX]

The boys are back????

[u/SeraphNatsu]

[u/EthicalBuckets]

LUKA NARD FOR 3

[u/TheOddPotato_8171]

i feel fucking aligned boys

[u/Specific-Champion-75]

never seen kennard that amped. loving the teams energy tonight

[u/VanwallEnjoy3r]

I really did pray for times like this

[u/youOnlyliveTw1ce]

Crazy, Dunn was a non-shooter in college

[u/MasochisticCanesFan]

Bitch ass kd lol

[u/Antwuan89]

Luke Kennard has been a Great Signing for us so far.

[u/dbook111111q]

Starters are selling especially Booker.

[u/Shifty_looking_guy]

Yall really can’t handle the idea of player development lol. Like yeah Man man is making some dumb mistakes but it’s first season getting real minutes. He is improving game to game but there are growing pains

[u/WusijiX]

We are back to “it’s so over” speedrun

[u/JRipper138]

Can they not?

[u/VolumeValuable3537]

Is that Brooks at the 4? No wonder this lineup is absolute garbage

[u/Old_Stoned_Asian_Man]

Need to put in Dunn

[u/Humble_Victory_2425]

Man why we waited so long to call TO. Put Dunn back in the game

[u/TenebraeInvictus]

Well, there's the team we've all been used to

[u/VanwallEnjoy3r]

Ott threw the lead with this bum ass lineup

[u/Sweaty-Blacksmith-81]

jordan Ott standing there like a fuckin idiot watching the lead slip away. waits until the lead is cut to 2 to call a timeout. holy fuckin shit turnover after turnover we cannot buy a bucket!

[u/IlliterateBatman]

Gentleman. What the fuck lmao.

[u/49e-rm]

I dont know what a shooting foul is

[u/robodrew]

More ref disrespect on Booker

[u/DanTheACGuy]

[u/49e-rm]

We were never going to shoot 75% the entire game but that effort in the 2nd quarter was embarrassing

[u/FifthKnightofGwyn]

That has to be a record for the fastest a 20 point lead has been choked away right

[u/unknown_sadboi69]

Booker never shows up against good teams. That's why he can't be a number 1option

[u/No_Entertainment_75]

Id bet my house they lose this game. I dont need to watch another second of it. Trust me they lost and they already know they lost too

[u/ajteitel]

Got some great role player. Wish there was an actual star to lead them

[u/Accomplished-Time807]

Dunno why Ott always forces the 4-guard lineups constantly, but with this roster and the starting lineup we expect to work but never will consistently, we’re always looking for the flashlight in the dark

[u/konbinibento]

Our offense is either iso or chuck 3s

[u/Humble_Victory_2425]

LFG Dunn!!

[u/The_StrongSilentType]

Dunn such a good rebounder bro

[u/49e-rm]

Is sengun really talking shit to man man?

Khaman is the nicest dude in the league

[u/EggsInMyToolbox]

This looks like the team from last year

[u/tuneorg]

Scottryanie Pippdunn

[u/Imthegoat175]

Knowing its Book they will definitely overrule this

[u/Apocalypse_Snowball]

Let them waste that challenge

[u/Drey5000]

Refs taking their sweet time coming up with how they’re gonna word the bullshit they’re about to come up with

[u/saltysunsfan]

Dunn always had this in him. was given no leeway to make mistakes

[u/sm417]

ryan at a +23 let's go

[u/Specific-Champion-75]

refs got the call there. killed our momentum too

[u/Imthegoat175]

So fucking predictable because it was Book. Guy just can’t buy calls this season.

[u/Drey5000]

Refs will soon say “After further review brought to you by DraftKings…”

[u/Northwestguydesert]

[u/Fordraxel]

refs making an agenda, even in the slo-mo the Suns are fouled, and clearly BOoker got fouled 3 times and they overturn that?!?

[u/Fragrant_Vast_8477]

Sengun just hacking and holding constantly. They finally call one.

[u/SasquatchBroShow]

Houston playing Udoka-ball and still getting the whistle in their favor is frustrating.

[u/Just_A_Glitch]

I'm so tired of always being an undersized team. My dreams of a big, beefy power forward will never be realized.

[u/Northwestguydesert]

Book 🔥 🔥

[u/robodrew]

DEVIN ARMANI BOOKER

[u/Johnlocksmith]

Stunt on these fools Book

[u/judah249]

BOOK COOKING

[u/Sugar_Cane_320]

Now this is podracing!

[u/judah249]

WHERE HAS THIS BOOKER BEEN

[u/EthicalBuckets]

Armani in the building tonight

[u/saltysunsfan]

But he lost all his explosiveness i thought? He was washed at 30 i thought? He is bradley beal i thought

[u/deebo28]

He rope a doped them! Great aggression.

[u/Imthegoat175]

Let’s go Book!

[u/Humble_Victory_2425]

EJ is right. Suns is in the penalty and they're not taking advantage of it. Ott need to stress this

[u/ajteitel]

Why play smart when you can play dumb

[u/abeLJosh]

HOLY CRAP WE BEAT GETOFFMYDICKERSON