PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns meet Monday in NBA action at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The Rockets have won 10 of their last 12 games , though they're looking to bounce back after their five-game win streak was halted by the Nuggets in a 112-109 loss. Houston is averaging 125.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting while allowing 113.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting , establishing themselves as one of the league's most dangerous offensive threats. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.4 points and 10.2 rebounds , giving the Rockets a formidable two-headed scoring attack. The Suns have won 10 of their last 12 games and will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after beating the Spurs in a 111-102 win. Phoenix is averaging 119 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.5 percent shooting , demonstrating solid offensive efficiency paired with solid defensive principles at home. Devin Booker is averaging 27.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 21 points and 3.3 rebounds , providing Phoenix with multiple scoring threats. Both teams will be short-handed, with the Rockets without Kevin Durant and Dorian Finney-Smith, while the Suns will be without Grayson Allen and Jalen Green , setting up an intriguing matchup between depleted rosters.