Houston Rockets make biggest comeback of season to beat Suns
Houston Chronicle • • sports
Key Points:
- Kevin Durant led the Houston Rockets to a 119-105 comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns, marking the Rockets' seventh straight win and their biggest comeback of the season after trailing by 21 points in the first quarter.
- Despite a hostile crowd and a slow start, Durant finished with a team-high 24 points, overcoming boos and physical defense from former teammate Dillon Brooks, whom he dismissed as a source of extra motivation.
- Tari Eason played a key role in the comeback, contributing 12 points, four offensive rebounds, and three steals, helping Houston secure a season-high 37 second-chance points.
- Coach Ime Udoka noted that the Rockets struggled early but praised the team's resilience and energy, particularly the fourth-quarter surge led by a defensive lineup featuring Aaron Holiday, Amen Thompson, and others.
- Houston is now tied for the No. 4 seed in the standings with the Los Angeles Lakers, who hold the tiebreaker but have lost three straight games amid key injuries.
