Phoenix Suns 98, Houston Rockets 117
NBA · 2025-12-05 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Phoenix Suns 117–98 on 2025-12-05 in NBA play, a 19-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:23 swung win probability 28% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Phoenix Suns lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 31 | 27 | 14 | 26 | 98 |
| Houston Rockets | 24 | 44 | 29 | 20 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:23 swung win probability 28% → 72%.
Why Phoenix Suns lost
- Lost Q2 27-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 5:23 (win probability 28% → 72% for the home side).
- Shot 41.5% eFG vs a 53.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q1 4:17 | 68% → 39% |
| Houston Rockets | 11–0 | Q2 5:23 | 28% → 72% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 10:57 | 86% → 98% |
| Houston Rockets | 11–0 | Q3 3:13 | 94% → 100% |