A fourth quarter of entertaining basketball followed three of sometimes comical, mostly sloppy preseason play. The Suns almost managed to overcome a 17 point deficit with inspired play from their reserves, but eventually succumbed in overtime 135-139.
Jon Leuer got the start at center.
Everything else was pretty much gravy at that point.
Houston started a lineup of Patrick Beverley, Corey Brewer, Trevor Ariza, Terrence Jones and Clint Capela. That's a pretty impressive testament to the team's depth. The Suns countered with P.J. Tucker. Markieff Morris, Sonny Weems, Brandon Knight and... Jon Leuer.
The Suns came out sluggish before a fastbreak lob pass from P.