• Rockets guard Gerald Green (14) is likely to get more playing time now as long as Trevor Ariza remains out with a hamstring injury. Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
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Rockets guard Gerald Green (14) is likely to get more playing time now as long as Trevor Ariza remains out with a hamstring injury.

Rockets guard Gerald Green (14) is likely to get more playing time now as long as Trevor Ariza remains out with a hamstring injury.

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (30) collide on a pass to Harden during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (30) collide on a pass to Harden during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Phoenix Suns forward TJ Warren (12) knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston.
Phoenix Suns forward TJ Warren (12) knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) runs into Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and is called for an offensive foul during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. less
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) runs into Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and is called for an offensive foul during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) fouls Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) as he goes up for a shot during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. less
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) fouls Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) as he goes up for a shot during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni argues a goaltending call on guard Gerald Green during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni argues a goaltending call on guard Gerald Green during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, ... more
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) makes a pass with Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) and guard James Harden (13) defending during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. less
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) makes a pass with Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) and guard James Harden (13) defending during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) go after a loose ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston.
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) go after a loose ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston.
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Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) grabs a rebound away from Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) grabs a rebound away from Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in ... more
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) high fives fans as he leaves the court after the Rockets 113-102 win over the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston.
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) high fives fans as he leaves the court after the Rockets 113-102 win over the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston.
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. ... more
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. ... more
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Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) takes a shot with Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (30) defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) takes a shot with Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (30) defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) leaps in the air and fouls Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) leaps in the air and fouls Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) grabs a rebound frfom Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) grabs a rebound frfom Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni argues a call with referee J.T. Orr (72) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni argues a call with referee J.T. Orr (72) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Canaan (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Canaan (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a shot against Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a shot against Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets ... more
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes the ball to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes the ball to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) leaps in the air and fouls Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) leaps in the air and fouls Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) grimaces in pain after going to the floor for a loosew ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) grimaces in pain after going to the floor for a loosew ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) takes a shot over Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Canaan (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) takes a shot over Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Canaan (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets ... more
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Legendary test pilot Gen. Chuck Yeager waves to the crowd as he is honored during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Legendary test pilot Gen. Chuck Yeager waves to the crowd as he is honored during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) collides with Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and is called for an offensive foul during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. less
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) collides with Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and is called for an offensive foul during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) grabs a rebound over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The Rockets won 113-102. less
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) grabs a rebound over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Houston. The ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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After a two-game suspension and three games out of the Rockets rotation, Gerald Green will likely return to his role filling in because of an injury.

After excelling when James Harden was out with a hamstring injury, Green could be called upon again if Trevor Ariza will miss time with a hamstring injury.

"I hate to see a brother go down like that," Green said. "I know my number might be called. I have to go out there prepared. I know I'm going to play a lot.

"We're professional. We got to do what you're paid to do. If they tell you to go out there, touch the top of the backboard, sit up there and have a drink, you got to touch the top of the backboard, sit up there and have a drink. You got to do whatever the team asks you to."

On Sunday, that meant having Chris Paul tell him to take a pair of technical free throws.

"I haven't seen the ball go in in a few days," Green said. "That let me see one go in, kind of helped me out."