Houston's Jalen Green put up 14 of his game-high 29 points ... who's in for center Nick Richards (ankle). The Rockets are opening with Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason and Şengün.

Jalen Brunson returns, Nick Richards back in Phoenix's starting 5 Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 7.4 assists this season. He's averaged 34.4 in his five games against the Suns as a member of ...