Phoenix at Houston

It seems like everyone is exorcising demons at the Lakers’ expense these days. The Denver Nuggets took them apart, getting a bit of redemption for the Lakers taking them out of the playoffs last year. Then Houston just went to LA and got a piece of sweet revenge themselves, taking out the Lakers by double-digits on the road. This is a tale of before and after for the Rockets as they lost their game at Sacramento looking ahead to the Lakers as a favorite. Now they come into this one after the Lakers and likely to play another flat game, but this time vs. a very competent Phoenix team that can give them a run for their money even if they aren't flat. The Suns have come roaring back off a loss as they are 9-1 ATS after a loss and will be hungry here against a revenge-satisfied host. Phoenix gets the call.