NBA: Kevin Durant's triple-double guided Phoenix Suns to stun Houston Rockets.

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NBA: Kevin Durant's triple-double guided Phoenix Suns to stun Houston Rockets.

Kevin Durant produced a triple-double that included a career-high-tying 16 assists as the Phoenix Suns rolled to a 129-113 road victory over the Houston Rockets at the NBA round-up match.

Durant posted 27 points and 10 rebounds and served as the orchestrator for the Suns. 

His eyetickling passing steered a balanced first-half offensive attack and, when the Suns required his scoring prowess, he proved more than capable of handling that assignment.

Booker tallied 20 points and seven assists while Gordon scored 17 of his 27 points during a breathtaking second-quarter shooting display. 

The Suns took turns exploiting the Rockets' defence, with Houston left vulnerable by the absence of Dillon Brooks.

The Rockets lost for the third time in four home games on the heels of an 11-game homecourt winning streak. Alperen Sengun paced Houston with 24 points while Jalen Green added 23.