Booker closes the door as Suns finally stop Rockets
Booker scores seven straight after a 95–95 tie as Phoenix wins 102–99, ending an eight-game skid against Houston and earning its first consecutive wins of the season.
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Basketball · NBA · Guard
Fred VanVleet
2026–27 Season performance
Through November 7 of 2026–27, he has played 8 games, averaging 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists. He handles the ball, spaces the floor and organizes Houston. Six assists per game with relatively few turnovers reflect his responsibility for keeping the offense steady.
Updated 2026-11-10Career background
VanVleet came from Wichita State and began his NBA career in Toronto in 2016–17 with just 37 appearances. Scoring and playmaking responsibilities increased over the following seasons. After seven years with the Raptors, he moved to Houston for 2023–24, completing a clear progression from limited-minute guard to established lead ball-handler.
In 2023–24, he played 73 games and averaged 17.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists. More than eight assists per game in Houston emphasized the playmaking assignment. Compared with his Toronto rookie stage, this was a different professional position: not merely earning minutes, but connecting teammates and the offense.
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