The Suns lost to the Grizzlies, 120-118, Monday without Beal after winning Sunday at Dallas, 125-116, as Kevin Durant missed a 3 at the buzzer at Memphis. They will conclude their four-game road trip Wednesday against the Rockets (40-25), who are fifth in the West and coming off a 97-84 victory Monday against Orlando.

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 alternated wins and losses over their last seven games. Unfortunately for the Houston Rockets, the Suns lost their most recent game, a tight loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Both Houston and Phoenix would have loved for the Suns to take that one,

It appears that Bradley Beal will be returning to the lineup tomorrow night for the Phoenix Suns when they close out their four-game road trip against the Houston Rockets. Beal was not on Tuesday's initial injury report after missing Monday night's 120-118 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies with left calf injury management.