The Phoenix Suns (37 - 33) got a big win on the road Saturday against the Houston Rockets (46 - 23) by a score of 117 - 102. Phoenix held off a Houston run in the fourth quarter where the Rockets cut the Suns lead to five with five minutes to go. A big key in this game was Phoenix's ability to keep James Harden in check. Harden finished with 16 points on 5 - of - 19 shooting and more importantly, the Suns kept Harden off the free throw line, holding him to just five free throw attempts. Phoenix's Eric Bledsoe had a big game as well with 34 points to help keep the Suns' playoff hopes alive. Phoenix's win helps it pick up a half game on New Orleans and Oklahoma City in the race for the final playoff spot in the West. Alex Len returned to the lineup after missing time due to an ankle injury, but only played 18 minutes. Brandan Wright and P.J Tucker had big outings as Wright pulled down nine rebounds and blocked two shots while Tucker had 19 points and had a solid game defensively. The Suns will have another chance to get a win against a playoff team on Sunday when they take on the Mavericks. Houston had its three game winning streak snapped Saturday despite shooting 47 percent from the floor. Trevor Ariza was able to play despite an illness and posted a double - double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Josh Smith turned his ankle mid way through the fourth quarter and did not return to action. The Rockets will travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers on Monday.
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