ROCKETS VS. SUNS OVERALL RECORD |
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113 |
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REG SEASON: 103-107 |
PLAYOFFS 8-6 |
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Rockets vs. Suns Regular Season |
YEAR |
ROCKETS |
RECORD |
OPPONENT |
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YEAR |
ROCKETS |
RECORD |
OPPONENT |
1969 |
San Diego |
7 - 1 |
Phoenix |
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1970 |
San Diego |
0 - 7 |
Phoenix |
1971 |
San Diego |
4 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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1972 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Phoenix |
1973 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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1974 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
1975 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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1976 |
Houston |
0 - 4 |
Phoenix |
1977 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Phoenix |
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1978 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Phoenix |
1979 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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1980 |
Houston |
1 - 1 |
Phoenix |
1981 |
Houston |
1 - 4 |
Phoenix |
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1982 |
Houston |
3 - 2 |
Phoenix |
1983 |
Houston |
0 - 5 |
Phoenix |
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1984 |
Houston |
2 - 3 |
Phoenix |
1985 |
Houston |
4 - 1 |
Phoenix |
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1986 |
Houston |
3 - 2 |
Phoenix |
1987 |
Houston |
3 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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1988 |
Houston |
4 - 1 |
Phoenix |
1989 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Phoenix |
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1990 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
1991 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Phoenix |
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1992 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Phoenix |
1993 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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1994 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
1995 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Phoenix |
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1996 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Phoenix |
1997 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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1998 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Phoenix |
1999 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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2000 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
2001 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Phoenix |
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2002 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
2003 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Phoenix |
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2004 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Phoenix |
2005 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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2006 |
Houston |
0 - 3 |
Phoenix |
2007 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Phoenix |
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2008 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
2009 |
Houston |
2 - 1 |
Phoenix |
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2010 |
Houston |
0 - 4 |
Phoenix |
2011 |
Houston |
1 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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2012 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
2013 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Phoenix |
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2014 |
Houston |
2 - 1 |
Phoenix |
2015 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Phoenix |
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2016 |
Houston |
2 - 1 |
Phoenix |
2017 |
Houston |
4 - 0 |
Phoenix |
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2018 |
Houston |
4 - 0 |
Phoenix |
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Rockets vs. Suns Playoff History |
YEAR |
ROUND |
ROCKETS |
RECORD |
OPPONENT |
1994 |
Semifinals |
Houston |
4 - 3 |
Phoenix Suns |
1995 |
Semifinals |
Houston |
4 - 3 |
Phoenix Suns |
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Top Performances: Rockets VS. Suns |
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1999-2000 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 128, Rockets 122
: Great Game, Tough Loss
RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 1, 1999 IN PHOENIX
Rockets fight Suns relentlessly to double overtime, fall 128-122
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Rockets 105, Suns 95
: Shandon Eclipses Suns
RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 4, 1999 IN HOUSTON
Anderson has second straight big game in 105-95 setting of Suns
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Suns 108, Rockets 101
: Suns Set on Winning Streak
RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 7, 2000 IN HOUSTON
Late Phoenix surge sparks Suns to 108-101 victory over Rocks
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Rockets 107, Suns 98
: Hotter than the Suns
RECAP | BOX SCORE | APRIL 18, 2000 IN PHOENIX
Shandon ties career high with 35, Guards torch Suns in Phoenix
2000-2001 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 104, Rockets 99
: Rockets Fall to 1-3
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 5, 2000 IN PHOENIX
Missed free throws deadly as Robinson, Suns beat out Rockets
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Rockets 94, Suns 89
: Dream Sets on Suns
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 18, 2000 IN HOUSTON
Francis scores 25, Olajuwon 19 as Rockets defeat Suns 94-89
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Suns 94, Rockets 92
: HEARTBREAKER
RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 11, 2001 IN PHOENIX
Fourth quarter collapse costs Rockets win, hurts playoff chances
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Suns 90, Rockets 85
: Suns Setting on Playoff Hopes
RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 29, 2001 IN HOUSTON
Rockets can't stop Kidd, fall to Suns at home 90-85
2001-2002 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Rockets 103, Suns 100
: MOOOOOOCHIE FRO THREE!
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 4, 2001 IN PHOENIX
Mooch nails 3-point bomb at buzzer, Rockets stun Suns 103-100
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Suns 97, Rockets 91
: Phoenix Pulls Away Late
RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 26, 2001 IN HOUSTON
Despite 33 from Cuttino, Suns beat Rockets in 4th behind Marbury
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Rockets 104, Suns 97
: The Wizard Appears
BOX SCORE | MARCH 2, 2002 IN PHOENIX
Walt returns to team, scores 13 in 4th, Rocks win 104-97 in Phoenix
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Suns 90, Rockets 88
: Blocked By The Suns
BOX SCORE | MARCH 30, 2002 IN HOUSTON
Cat's drive rejected in final second, Rocks fall at home to Suns 90-88
2002-2003 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 88, Rockets 87
: Death Valley
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 15, 2002 IN PHOENIX
Rocket guards outplayed as team falls in nailbiter to Suns 88-87
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Rockets 102, Suns 96
: Rockets Cool Off Suns
RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 15, 2003 IN HOUSTON
Guards come up big again, Rockets hold on to beat Phoenix
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Rockets 107, Suns 89
: PHOENIX RICE-ING
RECAP | BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 19, 2003 IN PHOENIX
Glen Rice nails 7 triples as Rockets make Stoudemire, Suns roadkill
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Rockets 85, Suns 75
: Rocks Hold On For Big Win
RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 16, 2003 IN HOUSTON
Tale of Two Halves as Houston clings to lead late, beats Suns 85-75
2003-2004 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Rockets 90, Suns 85
: Rockets Pull Game Out Over Suns
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 14, 2003 IN HOUSTON
Francis scores 26, Yao 21 and 14 boards to lead Rockets past Suns 90-85
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Suns 102, Rockets 87
: Marion Helps Suns Scorch Rockets
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 20, 2003 IN PHOENIX
Suns forward scores 15 points in fourth as Rockets fall 102-87 in Phoenix
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Suns 99, Rockets 79
: Rocks Continue To Crumble
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 2, 2004 IN PHOENIX
Marion, Johnson fire Suns past Francis-less Rockets 99-79 in Phoenix
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Suns 99, Rockets 97
: Big Blunder Burns Rockets
BOX SCORE | MARCH 15, 2004 IN HOUSTON
Early collapse, late blunder costs Rockets as Suns win 99-97 in OT
2004-2005 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 108, Rockets 98
: Suns Scorch Rockets
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 5, 2005 IN HOUSTON
Phoenix rains down triples as Yao, McGrady no match for Suns 108-98
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Rockets 127, Suns 107
: McGrady, Yao Fuel Rocket Explosion
BOX SCORE | MARCH 11, 2005 IN PHOENIX
League takes notice as duo combines for 65 points, 31 boards in rout of Suns
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Suns 91, Rockets 78
: Rockets Offense Fizzles
BOX SCORE | APRIL 3, 2005 IN HOUSTON
Rocks do good job of defending Suns, but bricks lead to 91-78 home loss
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Rockets 98, Suns 97
: Rockets Hang On In Phoenix
BOX SCORE | APRIL 9, 2005 IN PHOENIX
McGrady's 34 fuels Rockets as they escape after Hunter's botched dunk
2005-2006 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 100, Rockets 88
: Dropping Like a Rock(et)
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 23, 2005 IN HOUSTON
At home, reeling Rockets still no match for Suns, drop contest 100-88
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Suns 109, Rockets 75
: Suns Completely Humiliate Rockets
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 16, 2006 IN PHOENIX
Scorching-hot Phoenix plus abysmal Houston effort results in 109-75 thrashing
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Suns 111, Rockets 94
: Baked By Suns
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 27, 2006 IN HOUSTON
Rockets can't finish quarters as Marion, Nash, Diaw torch Rockets 111-94
2006-2007 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 102, Rockets 91
: Rocket Comeback Falters
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 29, 2006 IN PHOENIX
Houston takes 38 threes and attempts late comeback, but falls 102-91 to Suns
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Suns 100, Rockets 91
: Star-less Rockets Fizzle Late
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 17, 2007 IN HOUSTON
T-Mac sits also as Rockets hang tough, but can't top Suns in 100-91 home loss
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Suns 103, Rockets 82
: Suns Blaze Past Rockets
BOX SCORE | MARCH 12, 2007 IN PHOENIX
Rockets can't shoot straight as Barbosa torches Rafer in 103-82 loss in Phoenix
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Rockets 120, Suns 117
: T-Mac, Yao Will Rockets Past Suns
RECAP | BOX SCORE | APRIL 16, 2007 IN HOUSTON
Star duo steps up big in 120-117 win, leads Rockets to first round homecourt
2007-2008 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 115, Rockets 105
: Defenseless Rockets Drop 4th Straight
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 17, 2007 IN HOUSTON
Suns shoot over 62% as Suns scorch Rockets without T-Mac 115-105
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Rockets 100, Suns 94
: Francis Returns, Seals Stunning Win
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 28, 2007 IN PHOENIX
Stevie nails shot, picks steal in final seconds as Yao, Rockets stun Suns 100-94
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Suns 122, Rockets 113
: Rockets Can't Cool Suns
BOX SCORE | MARCH 22, 2008 IN PHOENIX
T-Mac, Rafer continue struggles as Amare, Suns roll 122-113 in Phoenix
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Rockets 101, Suns 90
: Rockets Torch Suns
BOX SCORE | APRIL 11, 2008 IN HOUSTON
McGrady, Scola ignite Rockets attack in key 101-90 win over Stoudemire, Suns
2008-2009 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Rockets 94, Suns 82
: Rockets Block Out Suns
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 12, 2008 IN PHOENIX
McGrady, Rockets show some fight in 94-82 win over Nash, Suns
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Rockets 116, Suns 112
: Brooks Bounces Suns Late
BOX SCORE | MARCH 6, 2009 IN HOUSTON
Aaron Brooks goes for career-high 30 points as Rockets top Suns 116-112
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Suns 114, Rockets 109
: Late Blitz Defuses Rockets
BOX SCORE | APRIL 1, 2009 IN PHOENIX
Suns use 15-0 run to overtake Rockets late in Houston's 114-109 loss in Phoenix
2009-2010 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 111, Rockets 105
: Suns Frye Burns Rockets
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 17, 2009 IN HOUSTON
Forward's three helps Suns pull away in final minutes, beat Rockets 111-105
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Suns 118, Rockets 110
: Brooks, Landry Not Enough
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 6, 2010 IN PHOENIX
Rockets go 0-3 on road trip as four Suns score 20 or more in 118-110 loss
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Suns 115, Rockets 111
: HOUSE OF PAIN
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 31, 2010 IN HOUSTON
Rockets drop yet another at home as starters misfire in 115-111 OT loss to Suns
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Suns 116, Rockets 106
: Suns Use Runs To Top Rockets
BOX SCORE | APRIL 11, 2010 IN PHOENIX
Scola, Brooks strong, but Suns close on 16-4 run to take 116-106 win
2010-2011 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 123, Rockets 116
: Rockets digging deep hole with loss to Suns
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 22, 2010 IN HOUSTON
Team bricks from distance, falls to 3-10 after 123-116 home loss to Phoenix
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Suns 113, Rockets 110
: Miller, Rockets Make Mistakes Late
BOX SCORE | MARCH 8, 2011 IN PHOENIX
Bad passes, bad calls lead to hard 113-110 loss to Suns in Phoenix
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Rockets 95, Suns 93
: Rockets Hold On, Beat Suns
BOX SCORE | MARCH 14, 2011 IN HOUSTON
Missed FTs give Suns shot to win it, but Dudley's miss hands Rockets 95-93 win
2011-2012 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Rockets 99, Suns 81
: Suns No Match For Rockets
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 3, 2012 IN HOUSTON
Phoenix outmatched as 7 Rockets score in double figures in 99-81 win
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Rockets 96, Suns 89
: Bench Bonanza!
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 9, 2012 IN PHOENIX
Rockets bench continues to excel as Houston knocks off Suns in Phoenix
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Suns 99, Rockets 86
: Rockets Get Scorched
BOX SCORE | MARCH 18, 2012 IN PHOENIX
Shooting dries up in Valley of the Suns as Rockets fall to Redd, Suns 99-86
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Suns 112, Rockets 105
: Rockets Blow Another Opportunity
BOX SCORE | APRIL 13, 2012 IN HOUSTON
Team loses another key game at home, falls to Nash, Suns 112-105
2012-2013 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 107, Rockets 105
: Dragic Burns Rockets Late
BOX SCORE | MARCH 9, 2013 IN PHOENIX
Former Rocket scores 13 in the final period as lowly Suns upset Rockets 107-105
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Rockets 111, Suns 81
: Scola Returns, Rockets Rout
BOX SCORE | MARCH 13, 2013 IN HOUSTON
Motiejunas scores a career-high 19 points as Rockets crush Suns 111-81
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Rockets 101, Suns 98
: ROCKETS CLINCH PLAYOFFS!
BOX SCORE | APRIL 9, 2013 IN HOUSTON
Goaltend call gives Rockets 101-98 home win over Suns, clinches playoffs for first time since 2009
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Suns 119, Rockets 112
: Rockets Blow One In Phoenix
BOX SCORE | APRIL 15, 2013 IN PHOENIX
Costly loss puts Rockets in bind -- they must beat Lakers Wednesday to avoid 8th seed
2013-2014 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Suns 97, Rockets 88
: One Bad Trend
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 4, 2013 IN HOUSTON
Harden, Rockets go frigid in disappointing 97-88 home loss to Suns
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Rockets 122, Suns 108
: Dwight Eclipses Suns
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 5, 2014 IN HOUSTON
Howard goes for 34 points, 14 boards as Rockets beat Suns 122-108
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Rockets 115, Suns 112
: Beverley Burns Suns Late
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 23, 2014 IN PHOENIX
Point guard scores 12 of career-high 20 in fourth as Rockets top Suns 115-112
2014-2015 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Rockets 100, Suns 95
: Wolverine Returns
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 6, 2014 IN HOUSTON
Beverley comes off bench to score 19 points, power Rockets past Suns
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Rockets 113, Suns 111
: HARDEN AT THE HORN!
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 23, 2015 IN PHOENIX
James Harden staves off collapse with game-winning buzzer-beater
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Rockets 127, Suns 118
: Harden Owns The Fourth
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 10, 2015 IN PHOENIX
Rocket guard scores 20 of his 40 in final period as Rockets eclipse Suns
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Suns 117, Rockets 102
: Suns Torch Rockets
BOX SCORE | MARCH 21, 2015 IN HOUSTON
Poor defense, ineffective Harden takes down Rockets in 117-102 loss
2015-2016 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Rockets 111, Suns 105
: SURVIVING THE SUNS
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 4, 2016 IN PHOENIX
Brewer, Ariza bail out Rockets as they escape Phoenix with 111-105 win
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Rockets 116, Suns 100
: Rockets Bounce Back, Beat Suns
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 19, 2016 IN PHOENIX
Houston snaps 3-game slide with blowout 116-100 win in Phoenix
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Suns 124, Rockets 115
: A FITTING END
BOX SCORE | APRIL 7, 2016 IN HOUSTON
Rockets blow a must-win, fall at home to 20-58 Suns in what may be the dagger
2016-2017 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Rockets 125, Suns 111
: BACK TO BUSINESS
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 21, 2016 IN PHOENIX
After misfiring against Spurs, Rockets hit 18 threes to drop Suns in Phoenix
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Rockets 131, Suns 115
: Rockets Flatten Suns
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 26, 2016 IN HOUSTON
Harden goes for 32 and 12 in 30 minutes as Rockets obliterate Suns in Houston
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Rockets 133, Suns 102
: ROUT FROM THE START
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 11, 2017 IN HOUSTON
Rockets, behind Harden's 40 in three quarters, crush Suns from opening tip
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Rockets 123, Suns 116
: GUTTING IT OUT
BOX SCORE | APRIL 2, 2017 IN PHOENIX
Troy Williams surprises with six triples, Rockets win without Harden
2017-2018 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SUNS:
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Rockets 142, Suns 116
: ROLLING IN PHOENIX
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 16, 2017 IN PHOENIX
Chris Paul returns, Rockets put up 90 in first half to rout Suns
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Rockets 112, Suns 95
: Anderson, Rockets Crush Suns
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 12, 2018 IN PHOENIX
Ryno puts Alex Len on a poster as Rockets cruise to 112-95 road win
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Rockets 113, Suns 102
: BACK ON TRACK?
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 28, 2018 IN HOUSTON
Slow Sunday afternoon game, but Harden, Rockets beat Suns 113-102
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Rockets 104, Suns 103
: GERALD GREEN WINS IT!
BOX SCORE | MARCH 30, 2018 IN HOUSTON
Three at the buzzer beats Suns, gives Rockets their 11th straight win
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