Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. MST)
Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center (formerly Footprint Center), Phoenix, Arizona
TV: Regional (Arizona’s Family 3TV / Space City Home Network) + NBA League Pass
This Western Conference matchup features one of the early-season leaders against a Suns team looking to build momentum on a long homestand after snapping a skid.
Current Rosters / Projected Lineups
Houston Rockets: Core includes Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr., with supporting depth such as Reed Sheppard and others.
Phoenix Suns: Typical groups feature Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges, and bigs such as Oso Ighodaro (recent starter) or Khaman Maluach, plus guards like Collin Gillespie or Luke Kennard.
Injury Reports
Rockets: Clint Capela (ankle, out/day-to-day); Steven Adams (calf, out). Core stars Durant, Şengün, VanVleet, and Thompson are expected available.
Suns: Mark Williams (left shoulder surgery, out long-term); Rasheer Fleming (ankle, GTD/questionable); Jordan Goodwin (calf, GTD/doubtful). Depth at center remains limited.
Recent Team Forms
Rockets: 7-2 overall (3-1 on the road). Strong start with efficient offense (~118 PPG) and solid defense, though recent losses exposed fourth-quarter defensive lapses and turnovers (e.g., loss to Minnesota). They remain near the top of the West.
Suns: 2-5 overall (2-2 at home). Snapped a four-game skid with a win over Orlando, thanks in part to a lineup change featuring Oso Ighodaro. Offense has been inconsistent; defense has struggled to contain opponents. Currently in the midst of a lengthy homestand.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Kevin Durant vs. Suns wings (Dillon Brooks / Miles Bridges): Durant’s scoring versatility and mid-range mastery will test Phoenix’s perimeter and help defense.
Alperen Şengün vs. Suns frontcourt (Oso Ighodaro / others): Şengün’s playmaking, post work, and rebounding edge could dominate without Mark Williams.
Devin Booker vs. Fred VanVleet / Amen Thompson: Booker’s scoring and creation against Houston’s point-of-attack defense and length.
Pace and three-point shooting: Rockets’ efficiency and transition opportunities vs. Suns’ home scoring bursts and secondary creators.
Series History
Houston has dominated recent meetings (winning 9 of the last 10 in some tracking, including strong showings both home and away). The Rockets have frequently controlled these matchups with superior balance and defense.
Betting Trends
Trends lean toward the Rockets due to superior record, road form, talent edge (especially Durant and Şengün), and Suns’ early struggles plus center depth issues. Overs can appeal given both teams’ scoring averages.
Game Odds
Houston Rockets – 6.5
Phoenix Suns 222.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 6, 2026
