Suns Eclipse Rockets in a Close Encounter at Footprint Center
The Phoenix Suns, with a record of 35-24, edged out the Houston Rockets 110-105 in a tightly contested game. The Rockets now stand at 25-34 after the defeat.
In an intense matchup at the Footprint Center, the Phoenix Suns secured a hard-fought victory over the Houston Rockets. The Suns' offense was firing on all cylinders as they amassed 110 points against their opponents. Leading from nearly start to finish, with an impressive time leading of over 47 minutes, the Suns demonstrated their dominance on their home court.
The team's scoring efforts were well-distributed among players, but it was their three-point shooting that stood out. Connecting on 13 of their 37 attempts from beyond the arc for a solid three-point percentage of 35 percent contributed significantly to keeping them ahead. Their efficiency from two-point range also played a critical role; they made nearly half of those shots with an accuracy rate of about 44 percent.
Defensively, Phoenix showed resilience by blocking six shots and stealing possession six times throughout the contest. They matched up well against Houston's fast-paced playstyle and managed to limit them to just seven unanswered points during any stretch – showcasing strong defensive stands when needed most.
On individual performances for the Suns, contributions came from across the roster with both starters and bench players stepping up when called upon. The team's bench added valuable support by contributing 18 points to help secure this win.
The visiting Rockets struggled to find consistency in their shooting throughout much of the game but did manage an impressive free throw percentage near perfection at around 90 percent which kept them within striking distance until late in the fourth quarter. Despite trailing for most of the game and only leading briefly by one point, they fought valiantly until time expired.
Looking ahead for fans of Phoenix basketball: The next challenge will be hosting another Texas-based team as they welcome Houston Rockets back into town on March second at seven o'clock PM local time (AZ). This rematch will be held again at Footprint Center where fans can catch all action live through broadcasts available on AZFamily or Space City Home Network channels.