It had to be the Phoenix Suns, didn't it? Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant eclipsed the 31,000 point mark in Friday's contest against the Suns, becoming just the eighth player in NBA history to accomplish such a feat.
The Phoenix Suns have a new look tonight against the Houston Rockets, as they will play their first game of the season without star guard Devin Booker in the lineup.
The Houston Rockets won't have Alperen Sengun available against the Phoenix Suns tonight. He was a late add to the injury report due to illness. Out for the Suns is the duo of Jalen Green and Devin Booker while the Rockets are still down Fred VanVleet (ACL repair), Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle surgery) and Tari Eason (right oblique strain).
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HOUSTON – When Dillon Brooks steps back into Houston for the first time since the mega-deal that shipped him and Jalen Green to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant, the atmosphere will inevitably feel energized with nostalgia, emotion, and noise.
WASHINGTON — A familiar face to the Phoenix Suns stepped into the global spotlight Friday at the FIFA World Cup draw. Former Suns center Shaquille O’Neal served as one of the honorary draw presenters for the tournament, helping announce teams placed into each group.
Just past the quarter pole of the season, most teams around the league know who they are. This is typically the time of year in which identities have been forged through the flame of competition.
HOUSTON – When Kevin Durant sees the Phoenix Suns on the other bench, it will never feel routine. Not to him, not to Phoenix, and definitely not tonight.
There will be no shortage of storylines when the Phoenix Suns travel to take on the Houston Rockets tonight looking to avenge their 114-92 loss to Houston on Nov.
Few expected the Phoenix Suns to be in the thick of the playoff race this season. Following the offseason departures of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, most projections had them falling out of contention in a competitive Western Conference.
The Phoenix Suns were not supposed to be this good this season. At least that is how they were portrayed by the media coming into the year. The Phoenix Suns were expected to take a step back after they traded Kevin Durant and bought out Bradley Beal.
The Phoenix Suns will be without Devin Booker for at least one week after he suffered a groin strain in their 125-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, according to the team.
Phoenix Suns Guard Devin Booker will be out of action for at least one week with a right groin strain. The four-time NBA All-Star sustained the injury in the Suns’ 125-108 blowout road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Former NBA guard Isaiah Thomas is hoping for one last opportunity in the league. The 36-year-old told TMZ Sports in a recent video that he remains committed to making an NBA return and wants to play at least one more season before stepping away from the game.
Dillon Brooks walked back into Crypto.com Arena like it was a stage built just for him, and he played the villain to perfection. Brooks dropped 33 on the Lakers in a 125-108 Suns win Monday night, but the scoring was only half the show.