The Houston Rockets (14-5) square off against the Phoenix Suns (13-9) on Dec. 5, 2025.

How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Houston RocketsPhoenix vs. Houston odds

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Injury reportsRockets

Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),

Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),

Tari Eason: Out (Oblique)

Suns

Jalen Green: Out (Hamstring),

Isaiah Livers: Questionable (Hip),

Devin Booker: Out (Groin)

Stats to know
The 121.7 points per game the Rockets average are eight more points than the Suns give up (113.7 points per game).
The Suns’ 117 points-per-game average is 6.7 more points than the 110.3 the Rockets allow.

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