Live stream: Suns 30, Rockets 24
The Phoenix Suns (14-15) play against the Houston Rockets (15-13) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday December 27, 2023
Phoenix Suns 30, Houston Rockets 24 (Q1 :25.5)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Grayson Allen’s footwork is so terrific. It made a ton of sense hearing from him in training camp that he was a D-Wade guy growing up. So good at getting that extra step.
It’s gotten him two buckets already. – 8:35 PM
Grayson Allen’s footwork is so terrific. It made a ton of sense hearing from him in training camp that he was a D-Wade guy growing up. So good at getting that extra step.
It’s gotten him two buckets already. – 8:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
One underrated thing not many people talked about: The Suns really missed Grayson Allen for the couple of games he was out in the middle of this skid. He’s been great as a shooter and a driver – 8:35 PM
One underrated thing not many people talked about: The Suns really missed Grayson Allen for the couple of games he was out in the middle of this skid. He’s been great as a shooter and a driver – 8:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Effort and energy levels are so much better tonight, KD especially. Still very early in the game, but much different vibe from this team than we’ve seen in a while – 8:29 PM
Effort and energy levels are so much better tonight, KD especially. Still very early in the game, but much different vibe from this team than we’ve seen in a while – 8:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant went up to Azubuike after he missed first FT, talked to him and patted him on the chest.
Azubuike makes 2nd.
#Suns up 23-14 with 3:17 left in 1st quarter. #Rockets – 8:29 PM
Durant went up to Azubuike after he missed first FT, talked to him and patted him on the chest.
Azubuike makes 2nd.
#Suns up 23-14 with 3:17 left in 1st quarter. #Rockets – 8:29 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green made his first two shots of night only to miss his next three, and he turned the ball over twice – 8:29 PM
Jalen Green made his first two shots of night only to miss his next three, and he turned the ball over twice – 8:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen 3.
#Suns up 8.
Booker found him from wing as Durant was at top of key. Booker follows that up with a jumper. – 8:27 PM
Allen 3.
#Suns up 8.
Booker found him from wing as Durant was at top of key. Booker follows that up with a jumper. – 8:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eric Gordon tribute video as this is his first game back in Houston since trade before last season trade deadline sent him to #Clippers. #Rockets #Suns pic.twitter.com/t3OWXfOzOZ – 8:26 PM
Eric Gordon tribute video as this is his first game back in Houston since trade before last season trade deadline sent him to #Clippers. #Rockets #Suns pic.twitter.com/t3OWXfOzOZ – 8:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jeff Green in earlier than usual, spelling Sengun. Tari Eason also in. Rockets likely looking to start the second quarter with Sengun. Green heard something from Bradley Beal that had them laughing when he checked in. – 8:25 PM
Jeff Green in earlier than usual, spelling Sengun. Tari Eason also in. Rockets likely looking to start the second quarter with Sengun. Green heard something from Bradley Beal that had them laughing when he checked in. – 8:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Udoka Azubuike getting the backup C minutes early tonight over Drew Eubanks – 8:23 PM
Udoka Azubuike getting the backup C minutes early tonight over Drew Eubanks – 8:23 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets played a tribute video for Eric Gordon during the game’s first timeout pic.twitter.com/u1zs4FP533 – 8:23 PM
Rockets played a tribute video for Eric Gordon during the game’s first timeout pic.twitter.com/u1zs4FP533 – 8:23 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Azubuike checks in to back up Nurkic. No longer Eubanks in that spot. – 8:23 PM
Azubuike checks in to back up Nurkic. No longer Eubanks in that spot. – 8:23 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Outstanding tribute video for Eric Gordon, leading to a standing ovation. The Fertittas were quickly to their feet. But alas, no Gordon memes? C’mon. He was the meme king. – 8:22 PM
Outstanding tribute video for Eric Gordon, leading to a standing ovation. The Fertittas were quickly to their feet. But alas, no Gordon memes? C’mon. He was the meme king. – 8:22 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
I’m getting choked up watching this Eric Gordon tribute video in Houston. Normal behavior. – 8:21 PM
I’m getting choked up watching this Eric Gordon tribute video in Houston. Normal behavior. – 8:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nurkic, off to a strong start, picks up his second foul in 5 1/2 minutes. Lobbied hard for the Suns coaches to challenge the call. They are not. – 8:20 PM
Nurkic, off to a strong start, picks up his second foul in 5 1/2 minutes. Lobbied hard for the Suns coaches to challenge the call. They are not. – 8:20 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Better process on offense, even with Devin Booker being 0-for-3 to start. Suns have gotta keep the pace high as well – 8:19 PM
Better process on offense, even with Devin Booker being 0-for-3 to start. Suns have gotta keep the pace high as well – 8:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nurkic takes open 3 as Jabari Smith was shading to Booker when they doubled Durant.
Someone is going to be open, but teams shouldn’t let it be Booker. So someone else has to make the shot.
Looking to see how many times Booker and Durant o same side of the floor. #Suns up 10-6. – 8:17 PM
Nurkic takes open 3 as Jabari Smith was shading to Booker when they doubled Durant.
Someone is going to be open, but teams shouldn’t let it be Booker. So someone else has to make the shot.
Looking to see how many times Booker and Durant o same side of the floor. #Suns up 10-6. – 8:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jae’Sean Tate obviously started to matchup with Kevin Durant. He’s had some good games defending KD, as much as anyone can. That does create an odd looking matchup, Jabari Smith Jr. on Eric Gordon. – 8:16 PM
Jae’Sean Tate obviously started to matchup with Kevin Durant. He’s had some good games defending KD, as much as anyone can. That does create an odd looking matchup, Jabari Smith Jr. on Eric Gordon. – 8:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Even there with Booker, passing up on an open 3 when #Suns are looking to generate more 3s to drive?
Up 5-4. – 8:16 PM
Even there with Booker, passing up on an open 3 when #Suns are looking to generate more 3s to drive?
Up 5-4. – 8:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nurkic gets first shot, misses.
Allen gets 2nd shot, misses.
Nurkic finds Durant, who misses. 0-for-3.
#Suns down 2-0. – 8:12 PM
Nurkic gets first shot, misses.
Allen gets 2nd shot, misses.
Nurkic finds Durant, who misses. 0-for-3.
#Suns down 2-0. – 8:12 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Cheers for Eric Gordon during introductions pic.twitter.com/tfXuVTzSSi – 8:06 PM
Cheers for Eric Gordon during introductions pic.twitter.com/tfXuVTzSSi – 8:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Tate, Sengun, Green, VanVleet. Rockets third starting lineup this season. Tari Eason, who was questionable, is available.
Suns starters: Durant, Gordon, Nurkic, Allen, Booker. – 7:41 PM
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Tate, Sengun, Green, VanVleet. Rockets third starting lineup this season. Tari Eason, who was questionable, is available.
Suns starters: Durant, Gordon, Nurkic, Allen, Booker. – 7:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s easy to go after one guy, but when the other guy on the weakside that can score just as many, you got to pick your poison.”
#Rockets coach Ime Udoka on defending Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/GAVO60wtsv – 7:41 PM
“It’s easy to go after one guy, but when the other guy on the weakside that can score just as many, you got to pick your poison.”
#Rockets coach Ime Udoka on defending Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/GAVO60wtsv – 7:41 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka did say this about Jalen Green: “He’s such a good scorer that it can click easily once he gets going. Expect that to happen soon.” – 7:37 PM
Ime Udoka did say this about Jalen Green: “He’s such a good scorer that it can click easily once he gets going. Expect that to happen soon.” – 7:37 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting
vs the Suns
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/XvCBmPjdZ9 – 7:36 PM
Starting
vs the Suns@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/XvCBmPjdZ9 – 7:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Great guy’: Jusuf Nurkic defends Kevin Durant on ‘mentally checked out’ narrative (w/video) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:36 PM
‘Great guy’: Jusuf Nurkic defends Kevin Durant on ‘mentally checked out’ narrative (w/video) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters at #Rockets:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic – 7:33 PM
#Suns starters at #Rockets:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic – 7:33 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets starters
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Jae’Sean Tate
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Sengun – 7:31 PM
Rockets starters
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Jae’Sean Tate
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Sengun – 7:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Bradley Beal (ankle) pregame.
Beal OUT. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/LQ979oEVi5 – 7:20 PM
Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Bradley Beal (ankle) pregame.
Beal OUT. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/LQ979oEVi5 – 7:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Bradley Beal (out) pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/0s0eeGJGlD – 7:16 PM
Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Bradley Beal (out) pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/0s0eeGJGlD – 7:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal (ankle) pregame.
Beal OUT. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/vsAk1A6SVB – 7:07 PM
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal (ankle) pregame.
Beal OUT. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/vsAk1A6SVB – 7:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Being able to play through him some offensively.”
“He’s an All-Star level offensive center.”
“We’re not as far away as it seems.”
“Still not doing on-court work.”
Frank Vogel on Jusuf Nurkic return, #Rockets big Alperen Sengun, #Suns status and Damion Lee (knee) update. pic.twitter.com/GjYOetPkwb – 6:51 PM
“Being able to play through him some offensively.”
“He’s an All-Star level offensive center.”
“We’re not as far away as it seems.”
“Still not doing on-court work.”
Frank Vogel on Jusuf Nurkic return, #Rockets big Alperen Sengun, #Suns status and Damion Lee (knee) update. pic.twitter.com/GjYOetPkwb – 6:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Senior adviser.”
Frank Vogel on title given to Eric Gordon, who played in Houston. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/suNbqS9O0s – 6:37 PM
“Senior adviser.”
Frank Vogel on title given to Eric Gordon, who played in Houston. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/suNbqS9O0s – 6:37 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
ICYMI: I broke down how the Phoenix Suns’ early struggles could impact the Nets’ long-term trade plans clutchpoints.com/nets-suns-broo… – 6:28 PM
ICYMI: I broke down how the Phoenix Suns’ early struggles could impact the Nets’ long-term trade plans clutchpoints.com/nets-suns-broo… – 6:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
No timetable on Dillon Brooks yet, Ime Udoka said. Wide variety or prognosis possibilities with oblique injuries. – 6:19 PM
No timetable on Dillon Brooks yet, Ime Udoka said. Wide variety or prognosis possibilities with oblique injuries. – 6:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG on 50/40% shooting this season:
30.3 — Kevin Durant
25.4 — Anthony Davis
25.3 — LeBron James
24.7 — Tyrese Haliburton pic.twitter.com/vVqltQYZUL – 5:57 PM
Most PPG on 50/40% shooting this season:
30.3 — Kevin Durant
25.4 — Anthony Davis
25.3 — LeBron James
24.7 — Tyrese Haliburton pic.twitter.com/vVqltQYZUL – 5:57 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Nic Batum will play in one of the final two games. – Houston or Chicago – of the Sixers four-game road trip. – 5:38 PM
Nic Batum will play in one of the final two games. – Houston or Chicago – of the Sixers four-game road trip. – 5:38 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid received more treatment today back at the team’s practice facility in Camden. He was also back on the court for a second straight day. His status for Friday’s game vs. the Rockets have yet to be determined. – 5:35 PM
Joel Embiid received more treatment today back at the team’s practice facility in Camden. He was also back on the court for a second straight day. His status for Friday’s game vs. the Rockets have yet to be determined. – 5:35 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sixers coach Nick Nurse said Nicolas Batum is expected to play either Friday or Saturday in Houston or Chicago, while Joel Embiid went through some more on court work today back in Philadelphia and his status for this weekend’s games remains unclear. – 5:32 PM
Sixers coach Nick Nurse said Nicolas Batum is expected to play either Friday or Saturday in Houston or Chicago, while Joel Embiid went through some more on court work today back in Philadelphia and his status for this weekend’s games remains unclear. – 5:32 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will make the first free throw in tonight’s game?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:17 PM
Which team will make the first free throw in tonight’s game?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:17 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Everyone clear out and let us have 48 minutes of Alperen Sengun and Eric Gordon posting each other up pic.twitter.com/sFSSxQ5HPn – 5:13 PM
Everyone clear out and let us have 48 minutes of Alperen Sengun and Eric Gordon posting each other up pic.twitter.com/sFSSxQ5HPn – 5:13 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
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Ring in the New Year with the Suns
Enter to win a New Year’s Eve Experience, courtesy of @lyft, including:
Two NYE Game Tickets $100 in Lyft Credits A Premium Experience at the Game🎆 Enter to win NOW: bit.ly/3RC6dSv pic.twitter.com/VzONpLjFxZ – 5:03 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @MotorCityHoops and I are about to podcast! Come join us!
The Five Topics Today:
-Pistons lose 27 straight
-Phoenix Suns are struggling. What’s up there?
-Why don’t people believe in the Milwaukee Bucks?
-Ja Morant back!
-Luka for MVP?
youtube.com/live/lqZSaHKBE… pic.twitter.com/3rd97p33Yz – 4:36 PM
Hello! @MotorCityHoops and I are about to podcast! Come join us!
The Five Topics Today:
-Pistons lose 27 straight
-Phoenix Suns are struggling. What’s up there?
-Why don’t people believe in the Milwaukee Bucks?
-Ja Morant back!
-Luka for MVP?
youtube.com/live/lqZSaHKBE… pic.twitter.com/3rd97p33Yz – 4:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jusuf Nurkic upgraded to available to play for the Suns against the Rockets tonight, setting up an interesting matchup with Alperen Sengun.
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 4:13 PM
Jusuf Nurkic upgraded to available to play for the Suns against the Rockets tonight, setting up an interesting matchup with Alperen Sengun.
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 4:13 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant responds to speculations of him being ‘checked out’ and ‘frustrated’
cbssports.com/nba/news/phoen… – 3:55 PM
Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant responds to speculations of him being ‘checked out’ and ‘frustrated’
cbssports.com/nba/news/phoen… – 3:55 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Taking a little vacation break in a few minutes to hop on @CBSSportsHQ Spotlight and talk some hoops w/@TimDoyle00. Ja, Durant, Pistons incompetence and more. – 3:48 PM
Taking a little vacation break in a few minutes to hop on @CBSSportsHQ Spotlight and talk some hoops w/@TimDoyle00. Ja, Durant, Pistons incompetence and more. – 3:48 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
A few stars remain questionable for tonight’s #NBA slate, but my prop picks are working around that uncertainty and are🔥
Get advice on Tyrese Maxey, Franz Wagner, Jalen Brunson & Devin Booker at @sportingnews
sportingnews.com/us/betting/new…
#SportsGambling #GamblingX – 3:29 PM
A few stars remain questionable for tonight’s #NBA slate, but my prop picks are working around that uncertainty and are🔥
Get advice on Tyrese Maxey, Franz Wagner, Jalen Brunson & Devin Booker at @sportingnews
sportingnews.com/us/betting/new…
#SportsGambling #GamblingX – 3:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He was like my big brother’: Jusuf Nurkic back with Phoenix Suns after uncle’s passing (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:12 PM
“He was like my big brother’: Jusuf Nurkic back with Phoenix Suns after uncle’s passing (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
As expected, Dillon Brooks (oblique strain) is out for the Rockets vs. Suns tonight. As always, Tari Eason (sore left leg) is questionable. – 2:36 PM
As expected, Dillon Brooks (oblique strain) is out for the Rockets vs. Suns tonight. As always, Tari Eason (sore left leg) is questionable. – 2:36 PM