After seeing various lulls throughout the season, the Houston Rockets are finally back on a hot-streak. They’ve won four-straight games, and will look to win their fifth against in-state rival Dallas on Friday night.

On paper, this is a game that the Houston Rockets should absolutely win. Houston is playing at home and with a little pep in their step thanks to the schedule finally clearing up and the team being mostly healthy.

Wednesday's first-half scuffle between Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee and Houston Rockets center Steven Adams led to technical fouls and ejections for both players. “Their aggressive actions were considered a fight and by rule,

Phoenix Suns big Mason Plumlee and Houston Rockets big Steven Adams were both ejected after a fight in Wednesday's game at Toyota Center.

The Houston Rockets (40-25) take on the Phoenix Suns (30-35) on Wednesday in a Western Conference clash. The Suns are in search of a much-needed win as they continue to make their push for a postseason bid, while the Rockets are looking to keep pace with the Grizzlies for the No. 4 seed. Here are the five things to know ahead of tip-off.

The Phoenix Suns have gone from being 25-22 after winning Jan. 31 at Golden State by 25 points to going 5-14 after their loss Wednesday at Houston.

The Phoenix Suns (30-36) fell 111-104 at the Houston Rockets (41-25) to end their four-game road trip on Wednesday.