Rockets @ Suns

[FArting]

ROCKETS (29-14) at SUNS (26-18)
Tip-off: 7 p.m. (Phoenix time)TV: FSAZ
C: Dwight Howard… Alex Len
PF: Donatas Motiejunas … Markieff Morris
SF: Trevor Ariza … P.J. Tucker
SG: James Harden … Goran Dragic
PG: Patrick Beverley … Eric Bledsoe

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...-preview-suns-rockets-orange-slices/22233847/

Rockets are going to be pissed off at the way they played against GSW on Wednesday.

I will be at the next game when the Rockets come to town.

 

[sunsfan88]

Need Len to not get in foul trouble and Markieff to show up. He's been near invisible since the Cavs game.

 

[95pro]

Just need to get into Howards head

 

[Ronin]

8 game home winning streak on the line!

 

[Ronin]

Howard makes a three, suns comeback and airball a three....makes sense.

 

[Mainstreet]

Len has done a good job defending thus far with 2 blocks and altering shots. If he can keep it up, Howard will not be hitting any more 3 point shots.

 

[Ronin]

oh thats a late whistle on Markieff.

 

[FutureSuperstar]

Len has done a good job defending thus far with 2 blocks and altering shots. If he can keep it up, Howard will not be hitting any more 3 point shots.

Len has played smart out there and seems comfortable on offense even though he doesn't get the ball much ...

Box Score actually says he only has 1 Block - He wasn't awarded the block on Montej. on the 1st play of the game for some reason ????

 

[sunsfan88]

Houston shooting 54%...yikes!

 

[Mainstreet]

I like Plumlee and Wright on the court together to give better interior defense.

 

[sunsfan88]

I'm curious as to why our guards are so scared of driving to the rim when Dwight isn't even in the game. Jumper after jumper instead.

Usually the Suns only play like p***sies if there's an intimidating shot blocker in the paint, I don't see one in the floor for Houston right now.

Edit: Dwight will not return with a sprain. Let's see if Suns take advantage.

 

[Mainstreet]

Len has played smart out there and seems comfortable on offense even though he doesn't get the ball much ...

Box Score actually says he only has 1 Block - He wasn't awarded the block on Montej. on the 1st play of the game for some reason ????

They had Len with two blocks and then later took one away. Len doesn't have to score a lot of points to be effective. I hope the Suns do not forget about playing him tonight with Howard out.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm curious as to why our guards are so scared of driving to the rim when Dwight isn't even in the game. Jumper after jumper instead.

Usually the Suns only play like p***sies if there's an intimidating shot blocker in the paint, I don't see one in the floor for Houston right now.

Edit: Dwight will not return with a sprain. Let's see if Suns take advantage.

The Rockets are playing real physical tonight and getting away with it. I'm not sure if that is part of it.

 

[frankeegee1]

That was a fun stretch to watch. It's kinda enjoyable sometimes when the ref's let them play.

 

[Mainstreet]

That was a fun stretch to watch. It's kinda enjoyable sometimes when the ref's let them play.

You mean letting the Rockets play? I don't see the Suns getting any breaks.

 

[frankeegee1]

Suns hanging tough, only down by two.

 

[frankeegee1]

Bogus foul call on Greene.

 

[sunsfan88]

Gerald Green's incredibly low bball IQ really makes me miss our old wing players like Dudley.

Seriously, Green bball IQ rivals that of guys like Hakim Warrick.

 

[Mainstreet]

Len missing two FTs and then Dragic missing two FTs right after... not good.

 

[sunsfan88]

Another fantastic end to the quarter.

Who was it that tried telling me that the Suns close out quarters well according to some stats?

Perfect example of why stats can be misleading.

 

[Mainstreet]

After looking good early in the game Len looks totally lost defensively.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I'm curious as to why our guards are so scared of driving to the rim when Dwight isn't even in the game. Jumper after jumper instead.

Usually the Suns only play like p***sies if there's an intimidating shot blocker in the paint, I don't see one in the floor for Houston right now.

Edit: Dwight will not return with a sprain. Let's see if Suns take advantage.

That's classless and untrue. They drive on shot blockers probably better than any set of guards in the league. What they can't do is drive against collapsing defenses.

Steve

 

[sunsfan88]

I'm surprised we have all the FT attempt advantage over Houston. Sure hope it stays like this without Rockets getting the typical "home" cooking even on the road.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns need to get Dragic going or vice versa.

 

[Mainstreet]

Len might consider guarding the basket while he is under it.