The Houston Rockets were able to hang tough when they were down big to the Phoenix Suns, using a big 36-point fourth quarter to overcome a 16-point defecit, and they also blew a six-point lead themselves in the closing minutes only to survive four straight missed shots on the final possession by the Suns to go home with a 122-121 upset victory.
Houston was led by Jalen Green, who finished with 30 points by essentially getting to the rim and line at will, shooting 12-for-16 on free throws, while Jabari Smith Jr. finished with 17 points, 6 boards, a steal and a block on 7-for-12 from the field for one of his most efficient and aggressive games of the season.