Rockets Extend Winning Streak, Defeat Suns 111-104

Jalen Green led the Houston Rockets with 29 points in a 111-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns, helping the team extend its winning streak to four games. Alperen Sengun and Dillon Brooks contributed significantly, combining for 39 points, while the Rockets maintained a strong performance despite an early ejection of center Steven Adams due to an altercation. The Suns struggled with turnovers, committing 17 while Houston kept theirs to just nine, aided by the return of veteran guard Fred VanVleet. Bradley Beal paced the Suns with 25 points, but their failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities contributed to their fourth loss in six games. The victory places the Rockets in a favorable position as they vie for a playoff spot, currently sitting fifth in the Western Conference. Both teams’ centers were ejected after a confrontation late in the first half, impacting their respective rotations.