Third quarter report
The Rockets and Suns were in the game, but the offense certainly wasn’t. The score was 54-44 and the Rockets looked like the better team, but there was still one quarter left.
The Rockets entered this matchup on a three-game losing streak, but are on track to lose their fourth straight. Will they be able to turn things around or will the Suns inflict another loss on them? Only time will tell.
Who’s playing
Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns
Current record: Houston 25-34, Phoenix 35-24
How to watch
- when: Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- where: Footprint Center — Phoenix, Arizona
- tv set: KTVK Phoenix
- to follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free, regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket price: $54.08
What you need to know
The Rockets have quite a challenge ahead of them as they are expected to be blown off the court. They will be on the road to take on the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Saturday at 9pm ET. There is no doubt that the Rockets are hoping to end their nine-game losing streak on the road.
Last Thursday, Houston was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap and lost 110-105 to the Suns.
The Rockets struggled to coordinate and finished the game with just 14 assists. This is the lowest number of assists they have recorded all season.
Houston has been lackluster as of late, with the team losing five of its past six games, a notable dent in its 25-34 record this season. The win marked Phoenix’s second straight win, improving its season record to 35-24.
The Rockets fell short in their last game against the Suns on Thursday, losing 110-105. Will the Rockets be able to avenge their loss or is history destined to repeat itself? We’ll soon find out.
odds
Phoenix is a 10-point favorite against Houston, according to the latest NBA odds.
Oddsmakers had a good feeling about the line for this game, as the Suns opened the game as 9.5 point favorites.
The over-under is 233.5 points.
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Series history
Phoenix has won seven of the last 10 games against Houston.
- February 29, 2024 – Phoenix 110 vs. Houston 105
- February 23, 2024 – Houston 114 vs. Phoenix 110
- December 27, 2023 – Phoenix 129 vs. Houston 113
- December 13, 2022 – Houston 111 vs. Phoenix 97
- December 2, 2022 – Houston 122 vs. Phoenix 121
- October 30, 2022 – Phoenix 124 vs. Houston 109
- March 16, 2022 – Phoenix 129 vs. Houston 112
- February 16, 2022 – Phoenix 124 vs. Houston 121
- November 14, 2021 – Phoenix 115 vs. Houston 89
- November 4, 2021 – Phoenix 123 vs. Houston 111
