Houston's shooting and Phoenix's trouble finishing stops are why I favor Over 222.5. The Rockets have made 38.6% of their threes through nine games, while the Suns have allowed 121.4 points per game through seven.
Phoenix is still missing Mark Williams. Orlando scored 48 points in the paint and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds against the Suns on Thursday. Amen Thompson had 5 offensive rebounds against Minnesota on Wednesday.
Houston's players committed 18 turnovers Wednesday. Phoenix turned 25 Orlando turnovers into 36 points Thursday.
Oso Ighodaro moved into Phoenix's starting lineup that night, when Devin Booker had 30 points and 8 assists. Booker credited Ighodaro with helping the offense flow.