Rockets Shine Brighter, But Still Fall to Suns, 133-130
Same Old Story. Sunset Season. CP3 Effect.
The Rockets put up a fight, and honestly played one of their better games of the season, but it wasn’t enough, as the Suns were just a little better, besting Houston, 133-130, on Monday night. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 36 points, and Chris Paul had 19 points and 11 dimes over his former team, as the Rockets had no answers for the Suns’ lethal backcourt. Kevin Porter Jr. had 20 points, 9 boards, and 8 dimes for Houston, and Christian Wood added 23 points, but this was a game the Rockets really could’ve used the John Wall’s services. His veteran leadership in the point guard spot was sorely lacking in the clutch moments of Monday night’s contest.
With only 22 games remaining, the sun has set on this season for Houston. Or it’s been set, if Monday didn’t emphasize that point any further. The Rockets are starting to look towards the offseason and next year, as the squad has a bright future ahead of them after they navigate this difficult campaign.
The CP3 effect was on full-display on Monday night at Toyota Center. Houston failed to beat the guy they never should’ve traded once more. And once more, Chris Paul finds himself as one of the main reasons his team is headed for a playoff berth. The Rockets? Not so much. Houston needs to fight through the rest of this season, and see if they can improve, one game at a time.