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Thompson, Durant Drop 59 in Rockets Rout
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Kevin Durant surpassed 31,000 career points in the game.
- Amen Thompson scored a season-high 31 points.
- The Suns struggled significantly from beyond the arc.
The Houston Rockets secured a commanding 117-98 win against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, fueled by a combined 59 points from Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant. Durant's offensive surge, including 17 points in the second quarter, propelled him past 31,000 career points, making him the eighth player in NBA history to reach this milestone. Thompson delivered a season-high 31 points on efficient shooting.
The Rockets demonstrated exceptional offensive prowess, converting 59.2% of their field goals despite the absence of Alperen Sengun. Meanwhile, the Suns struggled, especially from three-point range, hitting only 13.9% of their attempts. Phoenix was also hampered by the absence of their leading scorer, Devin Booker.
