By Howard Chen
HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 21: Markieff Morris #11 of the Phoenix Suns looks to pass the basketball as Josh Smith #5 of the Houston Rockets defends during their game at the Toyota Center on March 21, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images
HOUSTON (CBS HOUSTON) – The Suns withstood a furious Houston rally to defeat the Rockets on Saturday night 117-102.
Phoenix had as much as a 15-point lead early in the fourth quarter, only to see the Rockets go on a 14-4 run to cut the lead to five, with the score 105-100 on a Trevor Ariza three-pointer with 5:32 left.
However, after that, the Rockets wouldn’t score until the final minute of regulation. By that time, the Suns had built their lead back up to double digits.
Donatas Motiejunas led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points and six assists. Trevor Ariza had 15 points with 12 rebounds. Six Rockets scored in double figures.