Tonight, Wednesday, the Houston Rockets (40-25) and the Phoenix Suns (30-35) clash in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. The Suns are desperate for a win to bolster their playoff aspirations, while the Rockets aim to stay competitive with the Grizzlies for the coveted No. 4 seed. Here's a preview of five key aspects to watch before the game begins.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets: Projected Starting Five (March 12, 2025)
Phoenix Suns Projected Starting Five
Player
| PTS
| REB
| AST
|
Bradley Beal
| 17.5
| 3.5
| 3.8
|
Devin Booker
| 26.0
| 4.1
| 6.8
|
Kevin Durant
| 26.9
| 6.1
| 4.3
|
Bol Bol
| 7.5
| 3.3
| 0.6
|
Nick Richards
| 9.5
| 8.6
| 1.0
|
Houston Rockets Projected Starting Five
Player
| PTS
| REB
| AST
|
Fred VanVleet
| 14.4
| 3.9
| 5.8
|
Jalen Green
| 21.0
| 4.4
| 3.3
|
Dillon Brooks
| 13.8
| 3.9
| 1.6
|
Tari Eason
| 11.8
| 6.2
| 1.3
|
Alperen Sengun
| 19.2
| 10.4
| 4.9
|
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets: Key Players to Watch on (March 12, 2025)
Phoenix Suns Key Players
Houston Rockets Key Players
- Jalen Green
- Alperen Sengun
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets: Injury Report of (March 12, 2025)
Phoenix Suns:
Player
| Status
| Injury
|
|---|
Monte Morris
| GTD
| Back
|
|---|
Houston Rockets:
Player
| Status
| Injury
|
N’Faly Dante
| GTD
| Suspension
|
Reed Sheppard
| OUT
| Thumb
|
Amen Thompson
| OUT
| Ankle
|
Fred VanVleet
| GTD
| Ankle
|
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets: Team Stats of (March 12, 2025)
Statistics
| Phoenix Suns
| Houston Rockets
|
Records
| 30-35
| 40-25
|
Standings
| 11th
| 5th
|
Home/Away
| 12-22
| 22-10
|
OFF RTG
| 9th
| 16th
|
DEF RTG
| 27th
| 3rd
|
NET RTG
| 19th
| 7th
|
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets: Previous Matchups
The last time the Houston Rockets faced the Phoenix Suns was on February 12, 2025. The Rockets were able to win that game with an 08-point margin, as the Suns scored 111 points.
Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets: Leading Players of (March 12, 2025)
Statistic
| Phoenix Suns
(Leaders)
| Houston Rockets
(Leaders)
|
Points
| Kevin Durant
| Jalen Green
|
Rebounds
| Nick Richards
| Alperen Sengun
|
Assists
| Devin Booker
| Fred VanVleet
|
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The Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets will be live from 08:00 p.m. ET from Toyota Center, Houston, TX.
How to watch Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets: Streaming Details of (March 12, 2025)
- TV: NBCSBA
- Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass