Phoenix Suns 97, Houston Rockets 100
NBA · 2026-01-05 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Phoenix Suns 100–97 on 2026-01-05 in NBA play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:12 swung win probability 96% → 13%. 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 | 29 | 31 | 18 | 19 | 97 |
| Houston Rockets | 25 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 100 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:12 swung win probability 96% → 13%.
Why Phoenix Suns lost
- Lost Q3 18-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 4:27 (win probability 34% → 64% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q1 4:27 | 34% → 64% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q3 7:05 | 7% → 34% |
| Phoenix Suns | 10–0 | Q4 2:12 | 96% → 13% |