Houston controlled the game on the way to a 119-105 win over Phoenix, outscoring the Suns by 14 and consistently generating cleaner looks from the perimeter. The Rockets’ 14 made threes on 38 attempts helped them build separation, while Phoenix struggled to match that efficiency from deep, finishing 7-for-31 from three-point range. The Rockets also won the possession battle, dominating the glass 55-34 and pairing that advantage with more consistent ball movement. Houston finished with 26 assists compared to Phoenix’s 15, repeatedly creating open shots through drive-and-kick action and extra passes that led to perimeter makes. For Phoenix, M. Williams led the way with 19 points, while Goodwin Jordan added 11 and Brooks Dillon scored 10. Despite those contributions, the Suns couldn’t generate enough second-chance opportunities or sustained scoring runs to erase Houston’s lead once it stretched into double digits. The result underscores Houston’s ability to win with a combination of rebounding, three-point volume, and playmaking, while Phoenix will look to improve its perimeter efficiency and overall offensive connectivity. With limited assists and a significant rebounding deficit, the Suns faced an uphill climb throughout the night and will need cleaner execution to keep pace in similar matchups going forward.