The Houston Rockets look to keep themselves in the win column following a road win vs. another Western Conference ball club as they play host to the Phoenix Suns at their home arena of Texas’ Toyota Arena this Friday (Dec. 5) night. Both ball clubs are looking at some key players being out due injury, but for the Suns, one of those banged-up players might be a bridge too far to have a shot at stealing a win.
Still, the Rockets can’t play down to their opponent tonight given Phoenix’s propensity to eke out victories just by playing harder than whatever ball club happens to be in front of them in a a given night.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 14-5 record, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ third-place slot.
Nov 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Suns are the owners of a 13-9 record, which is good enough for seventh in the West.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston beat the Sacramento Kings121-95 at home.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 24: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 24, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Phoenix beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-108 on the road.
Injuries
For Houston, Stephen Adams (ankle) is questionable, and Tari Eason (oblique), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Fred VanVleet (ACL) are out.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 12: Tari Eason #17 reacts alongside Ime Udoka, head coach of the Houston Rockets, during the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on March 12, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
For Phoenix, Devin Booker (groin) and Jalen Green (hamstring) are out, and Isaiah Livers (hip) is questionable.
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Probable starting lineups – Houston
Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) jumps over Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Nov. 24, 2025, in Phoenix.
Probable starting lineups – PhoenixHere’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets vs. Suns: lineups, injury reports, broadcast (12/05)