Even with Kevin Durant scoring 37 points, the Houston Rockets were able to rally late and secure a 119-111 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
Amen Thompson recorded his fourth career triple-double, his second this month, with 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.
Phoenix, who were missing Devin Booker, entered the fourth quarter with an eight-point lead, but the Rockets, led by Alperen Sengun and Dillon Brooks, were able to regain control and pull away in the final minutes, taking advantage of Phoenix's 17 turnovers.
"I think our activity was great," head coach Ime Udoka said. "They came up with a lot of steals."
After a quiet first half due to the Suns' strong post defense, Sengun finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds to help the Rockets win a second straight.
Sengun was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career and was selected for Charles Barkley's team in the mini-tournament.
The 74th NBA All-Star Game will take place Sunday, but the Rockets have one more matchup before the break, hosting the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
"You want to lock in and finish on a good note," Udoka said.
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