Phoenix at Washington

Phoenix can play any style, 14th in the league in field goal shooting defense and 11th at defending the three pointer. They held the Knicks to 90 points on the road the last game, a win while allowing 39.8% shooting. Phoenix had to play yesterday and is 4-0 UNDER the total on no days rest, plus 14-6 UNDER the total against the Eastern Conference. They face a Washington team that is outstanding on defense, sixth in the NBA in points allowed and fifth in field goal shooting defense. Washington is rested and is 5-1-1 UNDER the total on one days rest, plus 4-1-1 UNDER the total against the Western Conference. This has all the makings of a defensive battle, and the UNDER is 5-1 when these teams meet, including 4-1 UNDER the total here in Washington. Play Phoenix/Washington UNDER the total.