{
  "id": 18861857,
  "title": "Booker scores 24, Suns outlast Rockets 102-99 for 1st back-to-back wins of season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/booker-scores-24-suns-outlast-rockets-102-99-for-1st-back-to-back",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:47:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/11/07/booker-scores-24-suns-outlast-rockets-102-99-for-1st-back-to-back-wins-of-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phoenix Suns secured their first back-to-back wins of the season, defeating the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday night. Devin Booker played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring 24 points, including a streak of seven straight baskets to break a late tie. The Suns outlasted the Rockets, with Booker hitting a crucial three-pointer at the end to secure the win. Former teammate Kevin Durant scored 21 points for the Rockets, while Amen Thompson contributed 17 points. The Suns shot proficiently, hitting 76% of their shots in the first quarter to build a 35-23 lead. They led by 19 points in the second quarter, but Houston staged a 22-3 run to tie the score at halftime. Booker became the third-highest scorer in Phoenix Suns history after playing in his 745th career game.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Phoenix Suns win first back-to-back games of season",
    "Devin Booker scores 24 points, hits game-winning three",
    "Kevin Durant leads Rockets with 21 points"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}