Key Takeaways:
- Amen Thompson scored 28 points, with 8 assists and 7 rebounds, as the Rockets defeated the Suns 114-92
- Houston secured its 11th win in 13 games, while snapping Phoenix’s three-game winning streak
- Kevin Durant, averaging 24.6 points per game, was absent for personal reasons, missing his first game of the season
Match Analysis
The Houston Rockets asserted their dominance on Monday night, overcoming the Phoenix Suns 114-92 at the Footprint Center. Notably, the Rockets’ triumph came without star forward Kevin Durant, who missed the encounter for personal reasons – his first absence this season.
Houston controlled the tempo from early in the first quarter, seizing a lead they would not relinquish. By half-time, they held a 59-50 advantage, extending that to 84-75 by the end of the third. The Suns, struggling offensively, never narrowed the gap to fewer than six points in the closing period.
Starting the (W)eek right 💪#AllFire pic.twitter.com/koYDjNmN52
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 25, 2025
Standout Performers
Amen Thompson paced the Rockets with a stellar display, recording 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting, alongside 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Aaron Holiday was influential off the bench, supplying 22 points, including six shots made from beyond the arc.
For Phoenix, Dillon Brooks led with 29 points, converting 11 of his 22 attempts. Devin Booker added 18 points while Collin Gillespie chipped in 16. However, turnover woes plagued the Suns, as their 20 errors resulted in 26 points for the visitors.
Statistical Highlights and Historical Context
The Rockets have now claimed victory in five consecutive meetings against the Suns. Monday’s total of 92 points marked a season low for Phoenix, who had their recent three-game winning run ended with this defeat.
Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star averaging 24.6 points this campaign, was absent after it had been announced on Sunday he would not feature. His much-anticipated return to Phoenix, where he played for 2 1/2 seasons before an off-season trade sent him to Houston, has been postponed. The blockbuster seven-team trade also involved Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and Phoenix’s No. 10 draft pick, which they used to select Duke’s Khaman Maluach.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Rockets: Will visit the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night
- Suns: Are set to play at the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night
