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The matchup against Houston is a hard one; when the Houston Rockets are at home, they have given up the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 10 games (12.8).The Phoenix Suns are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-most lethargic tempo team in the league this year (the Rockets).When it comes to getting to the charity stripe, the Phoenix Suns's unimpressive 20.5 free throw attempts per game while playing away from home rates 2nd-worst in the NBA this year.Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) against the Houston Rockets, finding it difficult to draw fouls.
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