In a dramatic clash at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Phoenix Suns, culminating in a physical tussle between Steven Adams of the Rockets and Mason Plumlee of the Suns.

As the game neared halftime, the two big men, battling for rebound position, ended up on the floor in a chaotic melee involving players, coaches, and security. Adams, standing 6-foot-11 and weighing 265 pounds, and the 6-foot-10, 254-pound Plumlee exchanged pushes and shoves before being ejected with double technical fouls. As Adams exited, he received a standing ovation from the Rockets fans, highlighting his impact on the game.

The Sacramento Kings faced the Golden State Warriors in their preseason opener, resulting in a 122-112 loss. Despite the defeat, DeMar DeRozan shone brightly, scoring 15 points without a miss in his debut. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis contributed 11 points each, while Keegan Murray displayed promise as a two-way player.

Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 22 points, receiving mixed reactions from Kings fans. The game highlighted the Kings' new roster dynamics and the potential impact of their offseason acquisitions.