Rockets Look To Stay Hot At Home
The Houston Rockets play host to the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Tuesday evening.

The Rockets (8-18) have won three of their last five games and hope to keep the momentum going, as they face the second game of a seven-game home stand, with an opportunity to improve on their 5-5 home record. Jalen Green leads the team, averaging 21.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. Kevin Porter averages 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.3 steals, while Alperen Sengun averages 14.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists per game. The Rockets average 110.3 points per game, which is seventh fewest in the league, and they are giving up an average of 116.2, which is sixth most. Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) will remain out.

Meanwhile, the Suns (16-11) have lost four in a row and will look to get back on track as they face the third game of a four-game road trip, with a chance to build on their 4-8 road record. Devin Booker (hamstring) missed the last game and remains questionable for action on Tuesday. Deandre Ayton continues to play well, averaging 21.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 blocks over the last 10 games. Mikal Bridges averages 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals, while Chis Paul averages 9.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 1.5 steals. The Suns average 116.1 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, while they are holding opponents to an average of 111.3 points. Cameron Johnson (knee) will remain sidelined.
Posted on: 12/12/2022 11:51 AM