Booker’s Late Surge Lifts Suns Past Rockets

Booker scored seven consecutive points late in the game to help Phoenix pull away from a 95-95 tie and beat Houston 102-99. His basket with less than four minutes remaining gave the Suns the lead, and a three-pointer followed. A further Booker basket put Phoenix up by seven with 2:30 to play. Houston could not erase the gap, and Kevin Durant’s late three-point attempt missed.

The Suns had built a 19-point advantage in the second quarter after shooting 76% in the opening period. Houston answered with a 22-3 run to tie the score at 47 by halftime, while Phoenix made just four of 19 shots in the second quarter.

Jalen Green scored 16 points for Phoenix, and Miles Bridges had 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Suns snapped an eight-game losing streak against Houston. After beating Orlando on November 5, they also secured their first back-to-back victories this season. Booker’s appearance was his 745th with Phoenix, moving him past Steve Nash into third place in games played for the franchise.

Durant led Houston with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Amen Thompson added 17 points, while Fred VanVleet contributed 16. Smith Jr. and Sengun each added 15. Houston hosts Denver on November 9, while Phoenix hosts San Antonio that night.