Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns
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The Suns had a monster first quarter and forced the Jazz to play on their heels for most of their NBA Cup group opener.
The Phoenix Suns win their NBA Cup West Group A play opener, defeating the Utah Jazz, 118-96, Friday night at Mortgage Matchup Center.
For the first time in 27 years, a Utah Jazz player has scored 50 points in a regular-season game. They needed every one of them, too. Lauri Markkanen’s 51-point, 14-rebound performance pushed the Jazz to an overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday.
PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns could be down two starters in their Monday night showdown against the Utah Jazz. On their injury report, Dillon Brooks is listed as questionable with right groin soreness while Jalen Green continues to miss action with his hamstring injury.