Sunday night, the Phoenix Suns (5-1) pulled away late from the Houston Rockets (1-6) by a final score of 124-109.
Devin Booker led the way with 30 points on his 26th birthday.
Over the first 30 seconds, Bismack Biyombo — in his first start of the season (Suns went 3-0 in his three starts a season ago), relieving Deandre Ayton, out with a sprained left ankle — blocked two shots, getting the Suns’ defense out to a fast start. The Suns opened on a 15-7 run.
Celebrating his 26th birthday, Devin Booker poured in 11 points over the opening quarter, which the Suns won 29-24.