Jalen Green scored 33 points (17 in the third quarter), and the Houston Rockets routed the Phoenix Suns 148-109.
The Rockets led by as many as 42, pulling away with a 26-7 run bridging the first and second quarters.
Amen Thompson had 12 points (all 12 in the paint), 10 rebounds and 9 assists. All 13 of Cam Whitmore’s points came in the fourth quarter. The Rockets had 8 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Suns, Devin Booker scored 28 points on 12 for 17 shooting.
The Rockets shot 57.1% from the field and 58.1% from 3 to the Suns’ 48.3% and 31.3%. The Suns turned it over 19 times, about 4 more than usual for this many possessions. The Rockets outscored the Suns 32-8 on the fast break. The Rockets outscored the Suns 27-16 in 10 minutes with VanVleet, Green, Sengun, Smith and Thompson on the floor together.