The Phoenix Suns have nothing to lose tonight and the Houston Rockets have everything to lose.
At least, that’s how the Rockets have to treat this game.
The Suns sit at 19-61 and are guaranteed to be one of three worst teams in the NBA this season, giving them a 14% chance of landing the top pick in the NBA draft for the second straight season. They have a better than 50% of landing in the top 3, which would get them Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett, or Ja Morant, probably.
This game is huge for Houston because it will keep the pressure on Denver and Portland.