The Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating (119.4), and the Suns rank 28th in defensive rating (118.9). Strength meets weakness: an edge for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Rockets are 8.6 above it. Alperen Sengun leads them with 22.4 points a game on 61.4% true shooting.
Season before this game (HOU 9 games, PHX 7). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
HOUPHXHouston RocketsLast 5: average margin +10.8 (season +10.3). Streak L1.
Phoenix SunsLast 5: average margin -4.2 (season -7.6). Streak W1.
Houston Rockets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen SengunF-C | 22.4 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 61.4 |
| Kevin DurantF | 20.8 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 66.1 |
| Jabari Smith Jr.F | 17.6 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 66.5 |
| Amen ThompsonG-F | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 57.2 |
Phoenix Suns| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin BookerG | 25.4 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 61.9 |
| Dillon BrooksG-F | 17.6 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 61.6 |
| Miles BridgesF | 17.4 | 7.9 | 3.1 | 59.0 |
| Jalen GreenG | 11.9 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 47.5 |
Houston RocketsPhoenix SunsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.