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NBA: Phonix 115, Houston 111 (OT)

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Amare Stoudemire (1) drives against Denver's Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby on April 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey) 
Published: Jan. 31, 2010 at 10:49 PM

HOUSTON, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Jared Dudley and Steve Nash sank two free throws each in the final 5 seconds Sunday, boosting Phoenix to a 115-111 overtime win at Houston.

The Rockets had used a 27-21 fourth period to create a 100-100 tie, forcing the 5-minute extra session, and had come back from a 60-48 halftime deficit.

Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 36 points and 11 rebounds.

Grant Hill scored 19 points with three assists and three blocked shots, Robin Lopez had 14 with six rebounds and three blocks, Dudley had 13 points and Nash added 11 points and 16 assists for the Suns, who have split their last six games.

Aaron Brooks led Houston with 24 points and six assists.

Trevor Ariza scored 21 points, Luis Scola had 17 with four assists and Carl Landry 16 for the Rockets, who have lost four of five.

Topics: Grant Hill, Jared Dudley, Robin Lopez, Steve Nash
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