The Houston Rockets utterly embarrassed the Phoenix Suns in a much needed win. Ryan Anderson led the way early with consecutive buckets and the Rockets came right out the gate with a 9-2 run. By the time Ryno checked out for a rest, he had 10 points and hadn’t missed a shot from the field. It was that type of night for Red Nation.
Houston led 39-23 after one and shot 58% in the first quarter. The points for the Rockets came from beyond the arc (18 points from three), in the paint, and free throws. The Suns comical defense allowed James Harden to pick them apart and choose the exact way he wanted to roast them.