Phoenix Suns host Houston Rockets to open final home back-to-back
Nov 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns open the final homestand of the 2025-26 season against the Houston Rockets, looking not only to climb the Western Conference standings but also to redeem their last loss to Houston, courtesy of former Sun Kevin Durant.
Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) controls the ball as Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Injury Report The Suns have a relatively clean injury report, with Haywood Highsmith as the only player ruled out due to right knee injury management. Dillon Brooks is also available after avoiding a one-game suspension, as the NBA rescinded his 18th technical foul Monday.
According to Arizona Sports’ Kellan Olson, Steven Adams (left ankle surgery) and Fred VanVleet (right knee repair) will remain out for the Rockets. Nov 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images Odds ESPN lists Houston as the favorite over Phoenix, with most books showing the Rockets on the moneyline around -115 to -112, while the Suns are close to even money (+100 to +102). Much of that is due to Houston’s six-game winning streak, coupled with its 3-0 record against Phoenix this season. Jan 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets Kevin Durant (7) celebrates his three point winning basket against the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center.
Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Preview The Suns are looking to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Rockets, with their last meeting a 100-97 loss on Jan. 5. With both teams tied in the final seconds, Durant sank the go-ahead 3-pointer for Houston with 1.