JaVale McGee had 19 points (16 in the paint) and 14 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns routed the Houston Rockets 115-89 for their eighth straight win.
The Suns led by as many as 28, pulling away with a 31-15 run bridging the third and fourth quarters.
Devin Booker had 26 points (16 in the first quarter) and 6 assists, and Chris Paul added 15 points and 7 steals.
For the Rockets, Christian Wood had 17 points and 8 rebounds.
The Rockets forced 10 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Suns’ starters outscored the Rockets 51-23 in 18 minutes together.