Phoenix Suns @ Houston Rockets
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX

Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:J.T. Orr
Referee:Tyler Ford

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 51 | 29 | .638 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 44 | 36 | .550 | 7 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 41 | 39 | .513 | 10 | L1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 43 | .463 | 14 | L1 |
| Sacramento | 21 | 59 | .263 | 30 | L2 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 61 | 19 | .763 | - | W2 |
| Houston | 51 | 29 | .638 | 10 | W8 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 54 | .325 | 35 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 55 | .313 | 36 | L6 |
| Dallas | 25 | 55 | .313 | 36 | L2 |
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