Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 5, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets, 5 January 2026. 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 34.2 mpg · 24.7 pts  | PG |  Amen Thompson 36.6 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Collin Gillespie 28.1 mpg · 6.8 pts  | SG |  Tari Eason 23.5 mpg · 10.2 pts |
Dillon Brooks 31.0 mpg · 16.5 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 36.1 mpg · 20.8 pts |
Ryan Dunn 22.4 mpg · 4.3 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 34.3 mpg · 17.6 pts |
Oso Ighodaro 19.3 mpg · 8.3 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 34.4 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 January 2026, the Phoenix Suns are expected to start Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie, Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Tari Eason and Alperen Sengun. Ruled out from the usual starters: Mark Williams (Out).
Who is out for Suns vs Rockets?
For 5 January 2026, 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.