I got mad respect for teams like this,” Suns star Kevin Durant said of the Rockets. He singled out Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., and Ime Udoka.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns enter the All-Star break with another loss to their record, this time at the hands of the Houston Rockets. Despite controlling much of the game, the Suns depart Houston with an 119-111 loss. Phoenix enters the break having lost their last six-of-seven matchups.