The Phoenix Suns are set to tip off against the Houston Rockets on Monday, Nov. 24. Unfortunately for fans of the narrative, former Sun Kevin Durant — who was traded to Houston in a blockbuster deal over the summer — will miss the game due to a personal family matter.
The Suns (11-6) are riding a three-game winning streak after defeating the San Antonio Spurs Sunday night.
The Rockets (10-4) lost their last matchup, an Emirates NBA Cup game against the Denver Nuggets.
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In addition to Durant, the Rockets will be without Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), Tari Eason (hip) and Fred VanVleet (who’ll miss the 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL). Steven Adams is listed as questionable with right ankle tendinopathy.
For Phoenix, Jalen Green remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. However, the Suns could get some reinforcements back Monday night. Grayson Allen, Rasheer Fleming and Ryan Dunn all missed Sunday’s game against the Spurs, but could make their returns from varying injuries.
Here’s how fans can tune in.
What channel is the Suns vs Rockets game on? How to watch on streaming
The game between the Suns and Rockets on Monday night will be streaming exclusively on Peacock.
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A live stream of the game will not be available to NBA League Pass customers.
What time does the Suns vs Rockets game start?
Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MST.
What’s the all-time matchup record between the Suns and Rockets?
The Suns hold a slim advantage in the all-time matchup against the Rockets. Phoenix is 118-115 all-time against Houston.
Suns vs Rockets prediction
Phoenix looks to extend its three-game winning streak in the second game of a back-to-back against Houston.
Durant won’t be suiting up for the contest. However, it should still prove a tough test for the Suns playing for the second time in as many days and having to slow down Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and an upstart Houston team that boasts the league’s best offensive rating at the time of writing.
The possible return of Allen could give Phoenix an offensive jolt at a time when the Suns’ defense is really finding a groove.
Phoenix has likewise been great at home this season, sporting an 8-2 record in the Purple Palace. Houston, however, has a 5-2 road record so far this season.
Look for this game to be a dogfight even with Durant sidelined.
Prediction: Suns win 115-113