Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Prediction: Combined Starting 5 featuring Devin Booker and Christian Wood

Small Forward - Victor Oladipo (Houston Rockets)

Victor Oladipo

Although he is a guard, Victor Oladipo's defensive capabilities enable him to succeed in the Small Foward position. Devin Booker and Victor Oladipo could rotate for the same position which makes this combined starting 5 even more lethal in the backcourt.

Victor Oladipo shined in his Rockets debut 🚀His 32 points is the 2nd-most in a Rockets debut in team history. (via Elias Sports Bureau) pic.twitter.com/7op51tXi9Q

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 19, 2021

Victor Oladipo was a star with the Indiana Pacers but suffered a major injury which did derail his career somewhat. But since the start of the 2020-21 campaign, he has looked like his old self, and last week, in the blockbuster James Harden trade, he was shipped out to the Houston Rockets.

Oladipo is capable of getting his own shot and has shown high production during clutch moments, he could be the Houston Rockets' new franchise player if he continues to play at a high level.

Power Forward - Christian Wood (Houston Rockets)

Christian Wood with the Detroit Pistons

The 25-year old forward, Christian Wood has shown incredible promise in his 1st season for the Houston Rocket. If Wood continues to produce at the level that is currently doing, he could very well be in the running for the 'Most Improved Player' award.

Christian Wood continues to dominate for the Rockets 🔥➤ 27 Pts➤ 15 Reb➤ 3 Blk➤ 5/7 from deep pic.twitter.com/hFtYcATpkK

— ESPN (@espn) January 15, 2021

He is averaging a whopping 23.8 points per game this season, a huge improvement from his 13.1 points per game last season. Wood is also starting every game as a center and is playing more minutes than he has ever played in his career.

Even the 3-point shot, with which Wood used to struggle earlier, has improved significantly looking at the small size of this season.

Center - Deandre Ayton (Phoenix Suns)

Deandre Ayton

Young center Deandre Ayton struggled a bit last season during the regular season, but has been excellent for the Phoenix Suns recently. He is steadily improving in his production and is constantly growing as a solid defender.

Deandre Ayton's chemistry with Devin Booker was already great, but now with Chris Paul also there, the quality of service he has been getting is through the roof.

THIS DUO THO!@CP3 x @DeandreAyton pic.twitter.com/B0s9TK9ERW

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 19, 2021

Ayton has the potential to be a star in this league, and this year could be the first year we see both Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton in the postseason.