Beset by injuries, the Rockets introduced a double-big lineup, zone defense and Jalen Green at point guard. Coach Ime Udoka said the changes are here to stay.

NBA official Tony Brothers offered this when speaking with a pool reporter: "Their aggressive actions were considered a fight and by rule, fighting technical fouls carry a penalty of automatic ejections.

The Houston Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns, 111-104, for their 4th consecutive victory. Houston Rockets Top Performers Jalen Green – 29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 3PM Alperen Sengun – 20 points (7-7 FG),

The Rockets won the game 111-104, but the main talking point came in the second quarter when Plumlee and Adams were tangled up while battling for rebounding position

Houston’s Steven Adams and Phoenix’s Mason Plumlee were ejected from an NBA game on Wednesday night after a fight under the net turned into a wrestling match on the ground.