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The Houston Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns 114–92 on November 24 at Footprint Center, delivering a dominant defensive performance that held the home team well below the Vegas total of 224.5. Rockets forward Alperen Şengün led all scorers with 28 points, while guard Aaron Holiday added 22 in a balanced offensive attack. Houston's efficiency was evident in their .489 field-goal percentage and 26 assists against just 14 turnovers, translating to a 116.9 offensive rating that overwhelmed Phoenix's 95.5 defensive mark. The Suns, despite Devin Brooks's team-high 29 points and Devin Booker's 18, shot just .413 from the field and committed 21 turnovers while managing only 11 assists. Houston's fourth-quarter explosion—30 points compared to Phoenix's 17—sealed the outcome after a competitive first half. The Rockets' 13 steals and superior ball movement underscored their control throughout, while the Suns' 39 rebounds proved insufficient to overcome their offensive stagnation. This victory signals Houston's growing consistency on the road and reinforces their climbing standing in the Western Conference.
