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The Suns looked pretty good in the halfcourt game in their victory over San Antonio last Wednesday. I think it’s apparent now that you may want the Suns to run on you because Shaq is not a big a factor on defense or offense in a fast pace then in a slower half court style game. Shaq took advantage of the single team as the Spurs chose to not double and Shaq got good looks and used his size and strength to get in close for easy hooks. Tracey McGraday missed Wednesday game with the Sonics due to a sore left shoulder.You always have to worry about energy level with the Phoenix Suns because of their age and face no back to back situation in this spot against Houston. Phoenix is placing pressure on the LA Lakers to keep winning to keep ahead of the Suns as home court advantage in the first round is up for grabs late in the season. Houston is playing really good right now as they have allowed opponents to shoot under 40% in three of their last 4 games and have won 4 straight. But a quick look at the Rockets schedule and you will find 5 straight non-playoff contending teams. The Rockets are just 1-4 straight up in their last 5 games against playoff contending teams. I expect the Suns to finish strong in their final 3 games and the Suns will find a way to get the ball into Shaq and we may have got a preview of the Suns strategy in the postseason with Shaq in their victory against San Antonio. Take Phoenix +3.