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Durant’s 24‑point return powers Rockets past Suns 119-105

Kevin Durant returned to Phoenix with 24 points, as the Houston Rockets rallied from a 21‑point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 119-105.

Durant’s 24 points, including 5 of 9 from beyond the arc, helped the Rockets overturn a 26-5 early lead and finish with a 55‑34 rebounding edge. The win extends Houston’s streak to seven games and ties the Lakers for the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference.