Nothing that transpired against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night was surprising. Except, perhaps, for Phoenix Suns’ center Mason Plumlee deciding to go chest-to-chest with Steven Adams, an act of bravery (or folly) that no one had on their bingo card.
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Beyond that anomaly, the night unfolded exactly as expected. Houston, a team that thrives on defensive intensity, set the terms of engagement, and the Suns obligingly played into their hands.
17 careless turnovers fueled the Rockets’ relentless energy, and with Phoenix missing size in the paint, the league’s top rebounding team feasted without resistance.