Rockets visit Suns with Kevin Durant back in Phoenix
The gist
The 7-2 Houston Rockets face the 2-5 Phoenix Suns in Phoenix, with Kevin Durant back at his old arena.
Houston owns Phoenix's 2027 first-round pick, so the result matters beyond one night.
How it unfolded
- Nov 24, 2025Durant missed the Rockets' game in Phoenix for personal reasons, delaying his return to the city where he played 2 1/2 seasons.
- Apr 7, 2026Durant scored 24 points in his return to Phoenix as Houston rallied from 21 down to win 119-105; Booker scored 31 for the Suns.
- Nov 7, 2026Houston (7-2) visits Phoenix (2-5) at Mortgage Matchup Center, tipping at 9 p.m. ET; the Rockets are 7.5-point favorites with an over/under of 221.5.
Key terms
- first-round pick
- Selections made by teams in the first of the two rounds of the annual NBA draft of eligible players.
- All-Star
- A player selected to play in the NBA's annual All-Star Game, which showcases the league's star players.
- over/under
- A bet that the combined score of both teams will be higher than a number set by the sportsbook.
Source: Wikipedia