The Houston Rockets will look to keep their momentum going Wednesday night when they host the Phoenix Suns. Houston enters the matchup on a three-game winning streak and sits fifth in the Western Conference, while Phoenix, currently 11th, is fighting to stay in the playoff race.

The Rockets have been dominant on the glass this season, leading the West with 48.4 rebounds per game. Alperen Sengun has been a key force, averaging a double-double with 19.2 points and 10.4 rebounds. Houston has also been strong defensively, allowing just 108.9 points per game, which could be crucial against a Suns team that averages 114.5 points per contest.

Phoenix has struggled recently, dropping six of its last ten games. Despite that, the Suns remain dangerous offensively, ranking fifth in the West with 28.0 assists per game, led by Devin Booker’s 6.8 per outing. Kevin Durant has been a scoring threat as well, averaging three made three-pointers over his last ten games.

Houston has gone 6-4 in its last ten contests, holding opponents to just 110.5 points per game. Phoenix, however, has struggled defensively in that span, giving up an average of 124.5 points.

Both teams are dealing with injuries, as Houston's Fred VanVleet (ankle) and Amen Thompson (foot) are day-to-day, while Phoenix's Bradley Beal (calf) and Monte Morris (back) are also questionable.

With the Rockets looking to maintain their playoff positioning and the Suns desperate for wins, Wednesday’s clash could be a crucial battle in the Western Conference standings.

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