Brewer, Ariza lead Rockets past Suns 111-105

(KPRC)

PHOENIX – Corey Brewer scored 24 points and Trevor Ariza 22 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.

The Rockets won despite a 4-for-19 shooting night by James Harden, who finished with 17 points, more than 10 under his average. Dwight Howard grabbed 16 rebounds in the 200th meeting between the teams.

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Archie Goodwin led the Suns with 22 points, while Alex Len added 12 with a career-high 18 rebounds and Devin Booker had 17 points as Phoenix lost its sixth straight.

Jordan McRae's layup and free throw gave Phoenix a 95-91 lead with 6:47 to play, but Houston rallied and regained the lead behind two 3-pointers from Brewer and one each from Ariza and Harden.

Brewer sank a 3 with 1:10 left after two offensive rebounds by Patrick Beverly that gave the Rockets a 108-101 lead.