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Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Phoenix Suns
37
20
27
21
105
Houston Rockets
21
33
27
38
119
Phoenix Suns
Houston Rockets
2 points
25
31
3 points
7
14
Free Throws
34
15
Free Throws Rate
TO87%
94%TO
Foul
05
52
Ended105 - 119
12:00
Shin Kyung vs. Williams scrambles for the ball, and Booker gets the ball
0-0
11:41
Brooks missed a three-point shot
0-0
11:40
The Rockets got defensive rebounds
0-0
11:27
Smith received an assist from Shen Jing and hit a three-point shot
0-3
11:12
Booker hit a two-point shot
2-3
10:51
Thompson's breakaway layup was blocked by Green
2-3
10:48
Booker defensive rebound
2-3
10:46
Green committed an offensive foul
2-3
10:46
Green committed an offensive foul turnover
2-3
10:34
Shin Kyung missed a three-point shot
2-3
10:31
Green defensive rebounds
2-3
10:25
Green made a mistake on the dribble
2-3
10:14
Thompson received an assist from Shin Kyung and hit a layup
2-5
10:06
Booker stepped back and hit a three-point jumper
5-5
09:56
Shin Kyung made a mistake and the ball was stolen by Williams
5-5
09:46
Goodwin received an assist from Green and hit a three-point shot
8-5
09:19
Thompson missed a three-point shot
8-5
09:18
Williams defensive rebound
8-5
09:11
Booker hit a three-pointer
11-5
08:54
Shepard missed a three-point stoppage jumper
11-5
08:52
Williams defensive rebound
11-5
08:45
Green scored on a breakthrough layup
13-5
08:33
Durant missed a pull-up jumper
13-5
08:29
Goodwin defensive rebounds
13-5
08:22
Green missed a step-back jumper
13-5
08:18
Goodwin offensive rebound
13-5
08:17
Brooks missed a pull-up jumper
13-5
08:13
Shin Jing defensive rebound
13-5
08:01
Durant missed a step-back jumper
13-5
07:58
Goodwin defensive rebounds
13-5
07:54
Goodwin received an assist from Brooks and hit a three-point shot
16-5
07:52
The rocket was suspended
16-5
07:52
The Rockets made a substitution, and Okogie came on to replace Shepard
16-5
07:37
Shen Jing missed a two-point shot
16-5
07:36
Shin Kyung offensive rebound
16-5
07:35
Shen Jing missed the layup
16-5
07:34
Shin Kyung offensive rebound
16-5
07:30
Shin Kyung lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Williams
16-5
07:25
Brooks missed a two-point shot
16-5
07:24
Williams offensive rebound
16-5
07:23
Williams scored on a layup
18-5
07:07
Durant missed a two-point jumper
18-5
07:03
Thompson offensive rebound
18-5
06:58
Durant missed a three-point shot
18-5
06:56
The Suns got defensive rebounds
18-5
06:56
The Suns made a substitution, and Allen came on to replace Goodwin
18-5
06:37
Green missed a step-back jumper
18-5
06:34
Williams offensive rebound
18-5
06:31
Williams dunked
20-5
06:19
Okogie's three-point jumper was blocked by Green
20-5
06:17
Booker defensive rebound
20-5
06:13
Williams received an assist from Booker and hit a two-point layup
22-5
06:13
Durant fouled on a shot
22-5
06:13
The Rockets made a substitution, and Capela came on to replace Shin Kyung
22-5
06:13
Williams hit a free throw
23-5
06:01
Durant lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Williams
23-5
05:51
Williams received an assist from Booker and hit a layup
25-5
05:51
Capela shot foul
25-5
05:51
Williams hit a free throw
26-5
05:44
Williams kicked the ball for a violation
26-5
05:44
The Rockets made a substitution, and Shepard came on to replace Thompson
26-5
05:44
The Rockets made a substitution, and Ethan came on to replace Smith
26-5
05:35
Durant hit a pull-up jumper
26-7
05:19
Brooks missed a breakthrough layup
26-7
05:18
Capela defensive rebounds
26-7
05:10
Allen committed a personal foul
26-7
05:10
The Suns made a substitution, and Iguodaro came on to replace Williams
26-7
05:09
Durant made a mistake and the ball was stolen by Iguodaro
26-7
05:07
Iguodaro dunked
28-7
04:47
Shepard hit a pull-up jumper
28-9
04:39
Brooks offensive foul
28-9
04:39
Brooks made an offensive foul turnover
28-9
04:39
The Suns made a substitution, and Gillespie came on to replace Brooks
28-9
04:39
The Suns made a substitution, and O'Neal came on to replace Green
28-9
04:20
Capela's layup was blocked by Allen
28-9
04:18
The Rockets got offensive rebounds
28-9
04:13
Capela missed a two-point jumper
28-9
04:13
The Rockets got offensive rebounds
28-9
04:13
Rockets violated the rules for 24 seconds
28-9
04:00
Booker missed a three-point pull-up jumper
28-9
03:58
Ethan defensive rebound
28-9
03:46
Capela made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Allen
28-9
03:43
Gillespie missed a three-pointer from long range
28-9
03:39
Shepard defensive rebound
28-9
03:37
Ethan received an assist from Shepard and dunked
28-11
03:19
Allen stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing
28-11
03:19
The Rockets made a substitution, and Shin Kyung came on to replace Okogie
28-11
03:19
The Rockets made a substitution, and Thompson came on to replace Capela
28-11
03:06
Iguodaro fouled on a shot
28-11
03:06
Shin Kyung made two free throws, the first of which was hit
28-12
03:06
Shen Jing hit the second free throw
28-13
02:50
Iguodaro received an assist from Booker and dunked
30-13
02:38
Durant missed a three-point shot
30-13
02:34
Iguodaro defensive rebound
30-13
02:31
Allen made a quick stop and missed a long jumper
30-13
02:27
Thompson defensive rebound
30-13
02:23
Thompson missed a step-back jumper
30-13
02:20
Allen defensive rebound
30-13
02:11
Booker drifted and hit a shot
32-13
02:11
Ethan shot foul
32-13
02:11
The sun is long paused
32-13
02:11
The Rockets made a substitution, and Smith came on to replace Durant
32-13
02:11
Booker hit a free throw
33-13
01:52
Shen Jing missed a two-point shot
33-13
01:49
Ethan offensive rebound
33-13
01:48
Ethan hit a two-point shot
33-15
01:48
Allen fouled on a shot
33-15
01:48
The Suns made a substitution, and Goodwin came on to replace Booker
33-15
01:48
Ethan hit a free throw
33-16
01:40
Iguodaro committed an offensive foul
33-16
01:40
Iguodaro made an offensive foul mistake
33-16
01:24
Smith's pull-up jumper was blocked by O'Neal
33-16
01:24
The Rockets got offensive rebounds
33-16
01:22
Shepard received an assist from Thompson and hit a three-point shot
33-19
01:03
Gillespie lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Thompson
33-19
56.6
Shin Kyung made a mistake and the ball was stolen by Gillespie
33-19
47.4
Iguodaro hit a two-point shot
35-19
33.3
Smith missed a three-point shot
35-19
30.9
Gillespie defensive rebound
35-19
18.8
Thompson fouled on a shot
35-19
18.8
Allen made two free throws, the first of which was hit
36-19
18.8
The Suns made a substitution, and Williams came on to replace Iguodaro
36-19
18.8
The Suns made a substitution, and Brooks came on to replace Gillespie
36-19
18.8
The Rockets made a substitution, and Durant came on to replace Ethan
36-19
18.8
Allen hit his second free throw
37-19
5.4
Thompson scored on a breakthrough layup
37-21
0.0
The first quarter ends
37-21
Match Info
The Phoenix Suns fell to the Houston Rockets 105-119 in a Western Conference clash at the Footprint Center on April 8, 2026. In a game that saw the Rockets dominate the second half, Houston's offensive firepower proved too much for the Suns, pulling away decisively in the final quarter to secure a significant road victory.
The match started competitively, with both teams trading baskets in a high-paced first quarter. The Suns, leveraging their home-court advantage, managed to keep the score close early on. However, the Rockets began to find their rhythm from beyond the arc, hitting a series of crucial three-pointers that stretched the Suns' defense. A key turning point came late in the third quarter when Houston went on a 12-2 run, capitalizing on Suns turnovers to build a double-digit lead they would never relinquish. The fourth quarter saw the Rockets extend their advantage, with their bench unit maintaining the intensity and effectively closing out the game.
A major focus point was Houston's three-point shooting, which was a decisive factor in the match result. The Rockets' defense also stepped up, applying consistent pressure that disrupted the Suns' offensive flow and led to fast-break opportunities. For the Suns, the absence of a consistent secondary scorer behind their star player was glaring, as the team struggled to find answers when Houston locked in defensively.
This result had immediate implications for the NBA standings, particularly in the crowded Western Conference playoff race. The loss was a setback for the Suns' seeding hopes, potentially dropping them in the tightly contested standings. Conversely, the win provided a vital boost for the Rockets' postseason aspirations, solidifying their position and building momentum for the final stretch of the regular season.
Post-match, the Suns' coach pointed to defensive lapses and poor ball security as key reasons for the defeat, stating, "We didn't execute our game plan in the second half. They were the more aggressive team, and we paid for it." The Rockets' coach praised his team's resilience, saying, "It's a great road win. We shared the ball, defended with purpose, and everyone contributed. That's the identity we need to have."
The starting lineups featured the Suns' core of Booker, Beal, and Durant against the Rockets' young, energetic squad led by Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün, whose inside-outside combination proved highly effective throughout the contest.

