Eric Gordon came to play against his former team in the Houston Rockets tonight, posting a season-high 27 points shooting 10-of-15 on field goals and 7-of-11 on threes in the Suns’ 129-113 victory.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In the second quarter alone, Gordon had 17 points on 6-of-7 field goals and 5-of-6 shooting from three-point range.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 28, 2023
Standing ovation as Eric Gordon tribute video plays. Spent 7 seasons with the Rockets. Welcome back @TheofficialEG10 ! pic.twitter.com/5kbPFJH4Gg
— Vanessa Richardson (@SportsVanessa) December 28, 2023
His big performance was part of a few players who really stepped up for the Suns, who could not put together a complete game recently.
Phoenix desperately needed a night like tonight, as they entered the game having lost three straight and nine of their last 12. Gordon had recently been reported to having wanted a larger role with the Suns after he had 0 points against the Kings last Friday.
Suns supporting cast tonight:
Gordon —
27 PTS | 10-15 FG | 7-11 3PAllen —
16 PTS | 4 REB | 5-7 FGNurkic —
8 PTS | 10 REB | 2 BLKAzubuike —
11 PTS | 5 REB | 5-7 FGS. Lee —
9 PTS | 2 REB | 1 ASTLittle —
7 PTS | 6 REB | 3-6 FGShowed up when it mattered most 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cNkV7hS8rX
— Booker Muse (@DevinBookerMuse) December 28, 2023
Tonight, he got that and more, as the Suns finally showed their full potential against the Rockets with Bradley Beal’s return seemingly coming real soon.
Phoenix now heads home with momentum, as they begin a six-game homestand Friday vs. the Charlotte Hornets.
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
