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Can the Phoenix Suns Ignite at the Toyota Center Against Houston Rockets?

As the Phoenix Suns prepare to face off against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on December 28, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of challenging games. The Suns have shown a pattern of robust offensive plays but have been struggling with consistency in their defense.


NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 26:  Yuta Watanabe #18 of the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker #1  during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 26, 2023 in New York City.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images)

In their last game against the Dallas Mavericks, despite an impressive 114 points on home turf, they couldn't contain Dallas' offense which led to a 14-point deficit. The Suns' shooting was decent with an effective field goal percentage of fifty-two percent and they excelled at free throws, hitting eighty percent from the line. However, turnovers were a concern as they gave up possession sixteen times.


The previous away game against Sacramento Kings highlighted similar issues. While they managed to put up one hundred and five points and maintained strong bench contributions with forty points, it wasn't enough to overcome Sacramento's dynamic play which resulted in a fifteen-point loss for Phoenix.


Looking further back at another away game versus Portland Trail Blazers, we saw Phoenix score one hundred and four points but again fall short by five points. Their field goal percentage stood at forty-five percent while three-point shots were not falling as efficiently as desired with only twenty-two percent success rate.


The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption as well as challenges given that it will be played in Houston's domain. Fans should look out for how well the Suns manage ball control and if they can improve their defensive stance to limit Rockets' scoring opportunities.


To catch this exciting matchup live, tune into AZFamily network or head over to Toyota Center if you're in Houston on December 28th at 7:00 PM Central Time (US/Central).

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