The Houston Rockets (28 - 28) defeated the Phoenix Suns (14 - 41) 116 - 100 on Friday. In a battle between two bad defenses, the offenses really struggled for the first three quarters. Houston shot 47 percent from the field, while Phoenix shot just 37 percent. The rebounding was a huge difference. As the Rockets stanched down 51 rebounds to the Suns 40. Houston's starters outscored the Suns starters 88 to 47 as well. Houston had lost three - straight coming into the game, so this matchup with the Suns was a much needed gift. James Harden was once again the catalyst, as he finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in the win. Trevor Ariza totaled 25 points, six rebounds and five steals in a defensive showcase. Patrick Beverley also played well, chipping in 18 points and six rebounds of his own. Houston will have a few days off until they play the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in their next game. This marked the Suns 10th straight loss and their 25th loss in their last 27 games. The leading scorer was Mirza Teletovic, who scored 25 points off the bench, while also grabbing eight rebounds. No starter scored more than 10 points aside from Jon Leuer in the loss and no starter came close to reaching double figures in rebounds or assists. Kris Humphries did make his debut with his new team and double - doubled off the bench. Tyson Chandler had to leave this game early with a shoulder injury and that's the last thing this team can afford right now. Phoenix’s next game will be even tougher, as they host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.
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