Durant Returns as Rockets Face Suns

The Houston Rockets visit the Phoenix Suns with Kevin Durant returning to face his former team, as Houston looks to extend its recent dominance in the matchup. Houston enters with a 7-2 record, while Phoenix is 2-5 after earning a recent win over Orlando. The Rockets’ balanced offense pairs Alperen Sengun’s interior scoring with highly efficient three-point shooting, a difficult test for a Suns defense that has struggled to limit opponents from beyond the arc. Phoenix will need to build on its improved execution against Orlando and contain Houston’s inside-out attack to compete with the early-season contender.