The Houston Rockets secured a decisive 148-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on March 30, 2025, completing a three-game sweep in their regular-season series. Jalen Green led Houston with 33 points, while Phoenix’s Devin Booker scored 28 points.
A pivotal moment occurred in the second quarter when Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was ejected after receiving two technical fouls following an altercation with Suns star Kevin Durant. Despite Brooks’ absence, Houston extended their lead, outscoring Phoenix 46-25 in the quarter and entering halftime with a 78-49 advantage.
In the third quarter, Durant exited the game with a left ankle injury after stepping on Jabari Smith Jr.’s foot. He was unable to put weight on his leg and did not return, further hindering Phoenix’s efforts.
This win improved Houston’s record to 49-26, maintaining their position as the second seed in the Western Conference, two games ahead of Denver. Phoenix’s loss dropped them to 35-40, placing them two games behind Dallas for the final play-in spot with six games remaining.