Having avoided playing Tari Eason and Steven Adams in back-to-back games, Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka utilized both against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, with Eason thriving in a 119-111 home victory ahead of a showdown against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

The Sacramento Kings are making progress as the All-Star break looms.

Max Christie is making a strong first impression with the Dallas Mavericks, who host the Miami Heat on Thursday in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the NBA's best record entering the final day of action before the All-Star break.

After an impressive home victory against a Los Angeles team on Wednesday, the Utah Jazz are hoping to beat another L.A. squad on Thursday to cap a back-to-back set in Salt Lake City.