Durant, who joined the Rockets in a trade that sent Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green to Phoenix, made five of nine 3‑pointers and helped the Rockets climb to a seven‑game winning streak. Houston cut a 26‑5 early lead to 57‑54 at halftime, and after a back‑and‑forth fourth quarter, the Rockets pulled away, finishing with a 55‑34 rebounding advantage over the Suns.
Durant's 24 Return Helps Rockets Beat Suns 119-105
Kevin Durant scored 24 points in his first game back in Phoenix, and the Houston Rockets rallied from a 21‑point deficit to defeat the Suns 119-105.