THE Phoenix Suns will host the Houston Rockets for the second time in two days at the Footprint Center. This will see them attempt to increase their home winning streak to 10 matches. The two teams have faced each other twice since February 24, with the Suns emerging victorious last time, in a game that saw a showdown between Cam Whitmore and Devin Booker.
With their recent matches tied 1-1, fans can expect an intense matchup, despite the amount of injuries the teams are currently dealing with.
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Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns: Injury Reports
Both teams faced each other back-to-back with multiple injuries, although the Rockets seems to be better off.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
The Rockets are still dealing with the two absentees who sat out during the recent loss. Tari Eason is dealing with a long-term lower leg injury and head coach Ime Udoka recently said there is no clear timetable for his return.
Steven Adams has yet to play since leaving the Grizzlies due to a knee injury.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Suns’ third big star, Bradley Beal, is now expected to return and has been listed as probable for the game. He has not played due to a hamstring injury since mid-February.
Nassir Little is also recovering from a knee injury and is questionable for the game. The same goes for Eric Gordon, who has a groin problem, while Damion Lee also remains out.
Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Houston Rockets Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
The Rockets can be expected to line up with the exact same starting five that played last time. Fred VanVleet is fit and shooting and should start alongside Jalen Green in the backcourt. Alperen Sengun will start at center with Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. as the two forwards.
Phoenix Suns starting lineup and depth chart
The Suns will again depend on Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Bradley Beal is not expected to start due to injury, although he is expected to play a role. Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale are also expected to line up.
Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns: Key Matchups
The key matchups in this matchup should involve Dillon Brooks vs. KD and Booker. Brooks has been a resolute defensive presence for the Rockets thus far and will need to be at his best to control the Suns’ scoring.
Kevin Durant has been in great shape alongside Devin Booker and Suns fans finally seem to have real reason to celebrate.
The return of Bradley Beal seems imminent and the Suns hope to move up from fifth position in the Western Conference. They have won two straight games and will want to finish their three matchups against the Rockets on a winning note.
