Suns Face Rockets Without Star Devin Booker

HOUSTON, Texas — The Phoenix Suns (26-27) will seek to snap a three-game losing streak when they take on the Houston Rockets (33-20) at Toyota Center on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET. The game will be broadcasted on SCHN and AZFamily.

In a significant setback for the Suns, star guard Devin Booker has been ruled out due to a lower back contusion suffered during the team’s last game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Booker finished that game with 17 points, two rebounds, and nine assists, but his absence will create challenges for Phoenix as they attempt to compete against a strong Rockets squad.

Joining Booker on the sidelines is sharpshooter Grayson Allen, who is dealing with left knee soreness. Allen contributed nine points in the loss to Memphis and had previously missed a game due to the same injury. Additionally, guard Bradley Beal remains out with a right toe sprain, marking his fourth consecutive missed game. Cody Martin is also sidelined because of a sports hernia, and he has yet to make his debut with the Suns. Meanwhile, Vasilije Micic is questionable for the matchup with a left ankle sprain.

For the Rockets, they will continue without Jabari Smith Jr., who is nursing a left metacarpal fracture, and Fred VanVleet, who is recovering from a right ankle strain. However, Alperen Sengun is expected to start despite previously being listed as questionable due to lower back spasms.

The game marks the first of three meetings this season between the Suns and Rockets. The teams split four matchups in the previous season. Houston enters this contest fresh off a narrow 94-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors, while Phoenix is looking to regroup after a 119-112 loss at home to the Grizzlies.

Early betting odds favor the Rockets, who are listed as 6.5-point favorites over the Suns. The total points for the game is set at 225.5. Houston’s chances are bolstered by leading scorer Jalen Green, who averages 21.4 points per game and recorded impressive scoring outputs against the Suns last season.

The Suns’ performance will heavily depend on their role players stepping up in the absence of their stars. Kevin Durant continues to play at a high level, averaging 27.1 points and six rebounds per game, but the supporting cast needs to step up against a resilient Rockets team.

As the Suns aim to improve their playoff positioning, they will need to overcome the injuries and deliver a strong performance against the Rockets. The action is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET, and fans can catch the game on the Arizona Sports app, 98.7, or ArizonaSports.com.