The 6-2 Phoenix Suns looked to establish themselves against another Western Conference power Wednesday night in their match-up w/ the Houston Rockets . The Suns certainly got a handful from the Rockets, who seemed to attempt to “bully” Phoenix in a showing of dominance. With several minutes left in the 3rd quarter, Matt Barnes set a hard (shoulder) screen on Rafer Alston , to which Alston responded by confronting Barnes at half-court. Chests up, fists cocked, but no punches thrown. Steve Nash attempted…(read more)