The Phoenix Suns picked back up last night, winning their second straight game in a 110-105 victory against the Houston Rockets. There was plenty of extra-curricular activity in the most competitive parts of this one, but the cooler heads would prevail.
Phoenix would see their 11-point cushion at the half dragged completely into the mud in the second half, but would surface in the winning column in the end by sustaining focus this time.
Here are a few of my quick-hitting takeaways from this one.
1.) Shades of Deja Vu
Not unlike their matchup from last week, the Suns got out to a tone-setting start.