SAN FRANCISCO – Ryan Dunn got his wish twofold. The Phoenix Suns rookie helped Team Chris win Rising Stars Friday at Chase Center and advance to Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game to face Shaquille O’Neal’s OGs in the mini-tournament semifinals. He’ll battle a familiar face. His vet, 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant.

On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns played the Houston Rockets (in Texas). The Suns lost by a score of 119-111. Kevin Durant finished the loss with 37 points

Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn and his Castrol Rising Stars team, Team Mullin, defeated Team G League 25-14 in the finals to advance to Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant won't play Wednesday against his former team, Oklahoma City, with a left ankle sprain, The Arizona Republic has been informed. It appears Durant hurt his ankle when denying Deandre Ayton at the rim with three minutes remaining in regulation of Monday's 121-119 overtime loss at Portland.

Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn was awarded an invite to All-Star Weekend, as a part of the Rising Stars game. He was the injury replacement for Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain. However, Dunn has had an impactful season that doesn’t show up on the stat sheet.