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Rockets vs. Suns: How to Watch, Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Phoenix Suns. Here is everything you need to know.
Mar 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives with the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center.
Mar 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives with the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they take on the Phoenix Suns in the Valley.

The Rockets are fighting for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with just a handful of games remaining, and a win could further solidify that placement in the standings.

As for the Suns, they have a little more desperation with this matchup. They are in direct competition with the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 10 seed, which is the final spot for the Play-In Tournament.

Every game is crucial for the Suns down the stretch, especially against the Rockets, who still hold the rights to their first-round draft pick.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's Rockets vs. Suns game.

Rockets vs. Suns Broadcast Information

  • Date: Sunday, March 30
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Space City Home Network
  • Radio: SportsTalk 790
  • Live Stream: NBA League Pass
  • Betting OddsCheck out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Suns Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • PG Reed Sheppard (OUT - thumb)
  • C Steven Adams (QUESTIONABLE - wrist)

Phoenix Suns

  • SG Bradley Beal (QUESTIONABLE - hamstring)

Rockets vs. Suns Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Amen Thompson
  • C Alperen Sengun

Phoenix Suns

  • PG Collin Gillespie
  • SG Devin Booker
  • SF Ryan Dunn
  • PF Kevin Durant
  • C Nick Richards

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. 

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.