- Matchup: Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns
- Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: NBC
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On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns (43-35) will host the Houston Rockets (49-29) at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
The Rockets recently faced the Warriors, clinching a narrow 117-116 victory. In terms of fouls, Houston recorded 16 while the Warriors had 19. The Rockets converted 14 of their 40 three-point attempts. Golden State shot 90.0% from the free throw line, making 18 of 20 shots. Additionally, Golden State secured 31 rebounds (6 offensive, 25 defensive) and tallied 7 blocks. They also dished out 34 assists and secured 7 steals during the game. On defense, Houston allowed the Warriors to shoot 50.0% from the field (42 of 84). They achieved 30 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and made 4 steals, alongside 38 rebounds (8 offensive). The Rockets made 84.2% of their free throws, hitting 16 of 19 attempts, and finished with a 55.0% field goal efficiency (44 of 80), including 13 of 29 from beyond the arc.
Kevin Durant played a crucial role in the recent game, finishing with a 58.8% shooting rate. He recorded 8 assists, played for 37 minutes, and grabbed 8 rebounds, scoring 31 points on 10 of 17 shooting.
Houston brings a solid 49-29 record into this matchup. The team averages 114.8 points per game (20th in the league) and shoots 47.8% from the field. The Rockets are making 36.7% of their three-point attempts (897 of 2,442) and 76.3% from the free throw line. Collectively, they are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game and have recorded 1,984 assists this season, ranking them 22nd in the league for passing. They average 15.4 turnovers and commit 18.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Rockets force 13.4 turnovers per game while averaging 19.9 personal fouls. They rank 3rd in the NBA for assists allowed, conceding 1,925 assists this season. Houston’s defense has a field goal percentage allowance of 46.0% (3,160 of 6,873) and allows 39.7 rebounds per game, ranking 4th in points per game allowed at 110.0.
In their last outing, the Suns emerged victorious, defeating the Bulls 120-110. Phoenix allowed Chicago to snag 46 rebounds overall (14 offensive). They shot 25.6% from three, making 10 of 39 attempts, and converted 18 of 23 free throws (78.3%). The Bulls managed to hit 41 of 91 shots, for an efficiency of 45.1%. Phoenix shot 50.6% from the field (45 for 89), including 40.6% from beyond the arc (13 of 32). With 22 free throw attempts, the Suns capitalized on 17 of those attempts (77.3%). Chicago totaled 23 fouls, granting the Suns additional free throw opportunities. The Suns committed 16 turnovers but excelled with 10 steals and secured 41 rebounds (30 defensive, 11 offensive).
Devin Booker was pivotal for Phoenix, hitting 9 of 22 shots for a 40.9% shooting percentage, alongside 3 rebounds and 30 points in 36 minutes, contributing 4 assists.
As of now, the Suns have a record of 43-35. Offensively, they shoot 45.5% from the field, ranking 28th in the NBA. Phoenix has scored a total of 8,807 points this year (112.9 points per game), while grabbing 43.0 rebounds on average. They average 24.9 assists per game (27th in the league) and 14.4 turnovers. The team commits 20.9 personal fouls per game and shoots 78.0% from the free throw line.
On defense, the Suns rank 7th in the league for points allowed per game, conceding 111.3. They force an average of 16.4 turnovers and allow opponents to hit 47.1% of their shots from the field (16th in the league). Phoenix permits a 34.5% shooting rate from three-point range and allows teams to hit 78.5% of their free throws. Their opponents average 24.9 assists and 43.7 rebounds per game, placing the Suns 6th and 15th in the league respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Pick: Opt for Phoenix
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