Rockets vs. Suns: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Houston Rockets (25-33) play against the Phoenix Suns (34-24) at Footprint Center
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Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Thursday February 29, 2024
Houston Rockets 0, Phoenix Suns 0 (9:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Understanding the level you have to raise your game to when you’re playing against somebody like that specifically.”
Ime Udoka on what Jabari Smith gained from working out with Kevin Durant in summer.
Said Smith also worked out with Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker. #Rockets #Suns pic.twitter.com/HVr92aB0UZ – 8:38 PM
“Understanding the level you have to raise your game to when you’re playing against somebody like that specifically.”
Ime Udoka on what Jabari Smith gained from working out with Kevin Durant in summer.
Said Smith also worked out with Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker. #Rockets #Suns pic.twitter.com/HVr92aB0UZ – 8:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr., Şengün, Green, VanVleet.
Suns starters: O’Neale, Durant, Nurkić, Allen, Booker. – 8:35 PM
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr., Şengün, Green, VanVleet.
Suns starters: O’Neale, Durant, Nurkić, Allen, Booker. – 8:35 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets starters tonight:
G – Fred VanVleet
G – Jalen Green
F – Dillon Brooks
F – Jabari Smith Jr
C – Alperen Sengun
Suns starters:
G – Devin Booker
G – Grayson Allen
F – Royce O’Neale
F – Kevin Durant
C – Jusuf Nurkic – 8:31 PM
#Rockets starters tonight:
G – Fred VanVleet
G – Jalen Green
F – Dillon Brooks
F – Jabari Smith Jr
C – Alperen Sengun
Suns starters:
G – Devin Booker
G – Grayson Allen
F – Royce O’Neale
F – Kevin Durant
C – Jusuf Nurkic – 8:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Eric Gordon (groin, OUT) pregame. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/MJ9rfMQ8fJ – 8:23 PM
Devin Booker and Eric Gordon (groin, OUT) pregame. #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/MJ9rfMQ8fJ – 8:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal (hamstring), Eric Gordon (groin) and Nassir Little (knee) out vs. Houston Rockets (w/videos) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:52 PM
Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal (hamstring), Eric Gordon (groin) and Nassir Little (knee) out vs. Houston Rockets (w/videos) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
My God, Joe Ingles is so smart. Moe Wagner tried to set a screen for him, but he had Kris Dunn on him. Ingles cleared Wagner out and Called Caleb Houston over to screen cause he had…John Collins on him. Collins defended it poorly and Houston ended up with a three – 7:44 PM
My God, Joe Ingles is so smart. Moe Wagner tried to set a screen for him, but he had Kris Dunn on him. Ingles cleared Wagner out and Called Caleb Houston over to screen cause he had…John Collins on him. Collins defended it poorly and Houston ended up with a three – 7:44 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Even the Suns and the Lakers have more of a rivalry than the Clippers [and Lakers]”
@JumpShot8 tells @VinceGoodwill he’s not buying this Los Angeles rivalry yet pic.twitter.com/CIVZfJg0aj – 7:38 PM
“Even the Suns and the Lakers have more of a rivalry than the Clippers [and Lakers]”
@JumpShot8 tells @VinceGoodwill he’s not buying this Los Angeles rivalry yet pic.twitter.com/CIVZfJg0aj – 7:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel said Nassir Little got some pickup in yesterday and his knee swelled up. Jusuf Nurkic is available. Vogel said Bradley Beal and Eric Gordon had a good week, but aren’t quite there yet.
“Hopefully close” – 7:28 PM
Frank Vogel said Nassir Little got some pickup in yesterday and his knee swelled up. Jusuf Nurkic is available. Vogel said Bradley Beal and Eric Gordon had a good week, but aren’t quite there yet.
“Hopefully close” – 7:28 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will get the first assist of the night?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 7:13 PM
Which team will get the first assist of the night?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 7:13 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Our halftime concert series La Música del Valle continues today!
The performance will be brought to you by @torbellinojr_1 fueled by the Desert Ford Dealers! pic.twitter.com/XdoCC3ESDv – 6:24 PM
Our halftime concert series La Música del Valle continues today!
The performance will be brought to you by @torbellinojr_1 fueled by the Desert Ford Dealers! pic.twitter.com/XdoCC3ESDv – 6:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns vs. #Rockets injury report UPDATE:
OUT: Nassir Little (left knee inflammation), Damion Lee (knee).
QUESTIONABLE: Bradley Beal (left hamstring injury management) and Eric Gordon (left groin soreness).
PROBABLE: Jusuf Nurkic (right ankle sprain). pic.twitter.com/5jxjpZVJCX – 5:54 PM
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#Suns vs. #Rockets injury report UPDATE:
OUT: Nassir Little (left knee inflammation), Damion Lee (knee).
QUESTIONABLE: Bradley Beal (left hamstring injury management) and Eric Gordon (left groin soreness).
PROBABLE: Jusuf Nurkic (right ankle sprain). pic.twitter.com/5jxjpZVJCX – 5:54 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Suns are likely to convert Saben Lee’s two-way contract into a standard deal for their final roster spot, per @Gambo987 (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…).
Lee is currently the only point guard on Phoenix’s roster. pic.twitter.com/L8aR70nKuO – 5:52 PM
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The Suns are likely to convert Saben Lee’s two-way contract into a standard deal for their final roster spot, per @Gambo987 (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…).
Lee is currently the only point guard on Phoenix’s roster. pic.twitter.com/L8aR70nKuO – 5:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
A reminder: Tomorrow’s the deadline is for a player to be waived/bought out and still be playoff-eligible if they sign with another team. So far, the market feels pretty dry, so Saben Lee could very well earn that final roster spot as we touched on here: bit.ly/48qlPyW – 5:09 PM
A reminder: Tomorrow’s the deadline is for a player to be waived/bought out and still be playoff-eligible if they sign with another team. So far, the market feels pretty dry, so Saben Lee could very well earn that final roster spot as we touched on here: bit.ly/48qlPyW – 5:09 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
‘No Cap Room’ is BACK from @Balldontlie.
We’ve got some Hornets buzz, Team USA talk, and plenty more with @YourManDevine, specifically in Golden State and Phoenix.
📺: youtu.be/5aMrUM4q1A4
🍎: tinyurl.com/8n7c6tw6
: tinyurl.com/4rxnkct8 – 4:59 PM
‘No Cap Room’ is BACK from @Balldontlie.
We’ve got some Hornets buzz, Team USA talk, and plenty more with @YourManDevine, specifically in Golden State and Phoenix.
📺: youtu.be/5aMrUM4q1A4
🍎: tinyurl.com/8n7c6tw6
: tinyurl.com/4rxnkct8 – 4:59 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Team USA roster for 2024 Olympics: Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday locks to join LeBron James, Steph Curry, and others in Paris, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/team-… – 4:52 PM
Team USA roster for 2024 Olympics: Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday locks to join LeBron James, Steph Curry, and others in Paris, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/team-… – 4:52 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets’ Alperen Şengün dealing with being center of opponents’ attention. That doesn’t mean he enjoys it. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:46 PM
Rockets’ Alperen Şengün dealing with being center of opponents’ attention. That doesn’t mean he enjoys it. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:46 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Active players who are the BEST EVER to come out of their state
Donte DiVincenzo
Harrison Barnes
Cooper Flagg
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Duncan Robinson
Doug McDermott
LeBron James
James Johnson – 3:37 PM
Active players who are the BEST EVER to come out of their state
Donte DiVincenzo
Harrison Barnes
Cooper Flagg
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Duncan Robinson
Doug McDermott
LeBron James
James Johnson – 3:37 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Attention future stars!
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bit.ly/3SXZJ11 pic.twitter.com/zfZifnBtn1 – 3:17 PM
Attention future stars!
The Rising Suns Program wants YOU. Whether you’re an aspiring Creative Director, DJ, or Sideline Reporter, this is your chance to be part of something special.
Apply by March 8th
bit.ly/3SXZJ11 pic.twitter.com/zfZifnBtn1 – 3:17 PM