Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 5, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets, 5 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Phoenix Suns | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Devin Booker 34.7 mpg · 24.7 pts  | PG |  Reed Sheppard 25.4 mpg · 10.7 pts |
Collin Gillespie 26.7 mpg · 6.8 pts  | SG |  Amen Thompson 36.3 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Dillon Brooks 31.5 mpg · 16.5 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 35.8 mpg · 20.8 pts |
Ryan Dunn 23.9 mpg · 4.3 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 33.3 mpg · 17.6 pts |
Oso Ighodaro 17.0 mpg · 8.3 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 35.9 mpg · 22.4 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?
For 5 December 2025, the Phoenix Suns are expected to start Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie, Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant and Reed Sheppard. Ruled out from the usual starters: Mark Williams (Out).
Who is out for Suns vs Rockets?
For 5 December 2025, the Phoenix Suns are without 1 player: Mark Williams (Out), and the Houston Rockets are without 1 player: Steven Adams (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.