Venue & Timing
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Tipoff: 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM local time)
Broadcast: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Southwest, Arizona Sports Network
Injury Report
Houston Rockets:
Jalen Green (ankle, questionable)
Dillon Brooks (shoulder, probable)
Tari Eason (leg, out)
Steven Adams (knee, out for season)
Phoenix Suns:
Devin Booker (hamstring, probable)
Bradley Beal (back, questionable)
Jusuf Nurkić (foot, day‑to‑day)
Bol Bol (knee, out)
Player Matchups
Alperen Şengün (HOU) vs. Jusuf Nurkić (PHX): Şengün is averaging 19.2 PPG and 9.8 RPG, anchoring Houston’s offense with playmaking from the post. Nurkić’s health is critical for Phoenix’s interior defense.
Fred VanVleet (HOU) vs. Chris Paul (PHX): VanVleet provides Houston with veteran leadership and perimeter defense. Paul, though aging, still orchestrates Phoenix’s offense with precision.
Jalen Green (HOU) vs. Devin Booker (PHX): If Green plays, this is the marquee duel. Booker is averaging 27.1 PPG and remains Phoenix’s primary scorer. Green’s athleticism could stretch Phoenix’s defense.
Dillon Brooks (HOU) vs. Kevin Durant (PHX): Brooks’ defensive intensity will be tested against Durant, who is averaging 28.4 PPG and shooting 51% from the field.
Team Recent Form
Houston Rockets:
4th in Western Conference.
Won 6 of last 7, including a 115‑108 victory over Sacramento.
Defense ranked 7th (allowing 110.5 PPG).
Phoenix Suns:
3rd in Western Conference.
Won 4 of last 5, including a 122‑118 win over Golden State.
Offense ranked 5th (scoring 118.9 PPG).
Series History
2024‑25 Season: Suns lead series 2‑1.
Last Meeting (Mar. 2025): Phoenix won 119‑112 behind Durant’s 34 points.
Overall: Suns lead all‑time series 113‑92.
Betting Trends
Rockets are 5‑2 ATS in last 7 games.
Suns are 6‑3 ATS in last 9.
Over has hit in 5 of last 6 Suns games.
Rockets are 4‑1 ATS on the road this season.
Final Score Projection: Phoenix Suns 121, Houston Rockets 116
Game Odds
Houston Rockets – 6.5
Phoenix Suns 224.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 23, 2025
