Jazz 112, Suns 113: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Jazz 112, Suns 113: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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Jazz 112, Suns 113: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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The Utah Jazz (12-10) play against the Phoenix Suns (6-6) at Footprint Center

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Saturday November 26, 2022

Utah Jazz 112, Phoenix Suns 113 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Tuesday’s CFP rankings reveal is worth your attention.
I imagine Washington is ahead of Utah, which would be an indication that a Utah loss on Friday is not getting it to the Rose Bowl.
The Rose Bowl is not going to bypass 10-win Washington if USC goes to the Playoff. – 2:26 AM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
NEW: Utah is through to its fourth Pac-12 championship game in five seasons, and it needed a lot of help this weekend to get there.
It’ll be Utah-USC Part II, with the Trojans in line for a trip to the CFP with a win.
NEWSER: sltrib.com/sports/utah-ut…2:17 AM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
NEW: Utah is through to its fourth Pac-12 championship game in five seasons, and it needed a lot of help this weekend to the there.
It’ll be Utah-USC Part II, with the Trojans in line for a trip to the CFP with a win.
NEWSER: sltrib.com/sports/utah-ut…2:16 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
USC only has one loss this season — a one-point road loss to Utah in a game arguably decided by the officiating. USC will now have the chance to avenge that one loss against Utah in the Pac-12 Championship Game on Friday. Caleb Williams and USC get the rematch they had hoped for. pic.twitter.com/al7blp6peU2:09 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Definitely dunked the ball more than me, but I’m trying to dunk the ball as much as Amar’e.”
Deandre Ayton as he’s the first #Suns player since Amar’e Stoudemire to post 29+ points and 21+ boards in a game (29 and 21 Saturday)
Stoudemire: 33 and 21 March 22, 2007 vs. #Kings. pic.twitter.com/UqpIO96Z512:08 AM

Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Does anyone know what the odds were of Utah making it to the title game entering the weekend? Yeah, lots had to happen, but three of the four seemed probable, and Oregon-Oregon State wasn’t THAT unrealistic – 2:08 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If I were USC I would’ve been rooting for Washington as well…..Utah is a more valuable game than Oregon – 2:06 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Utah fans rejoicing – 2:03 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
5 takeaways as Deandre Ayton feasts on #Jazz with season-high 29 points and 21 rebounds in #Suns 113-112 thriller azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral2:01 AM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
When you had the foresight to book the Vegas hotel back in July when you booked the rest of the season………… pic.twitter.com/g3t6xlNYKq1:57 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Energy. I’m the main guy who has to be ready to play every night. I cannot be that guy who is easing into games. For this team, I have to be that energizer.”
Deandre Ayton after 29 and 21 blast in #Suns win over #Jazz.
“I’m the tone setter. When I do that, my team follows.” pic.twitter.com/2utUIgzUak1:51 AM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Analysis: The Jazz gave themselves a chance, then blew it on the final play against the Suns https://t.co/5ALwJdYn7J pic.twitter.com/qumD1pShtN1:46 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s not even about the 29 and 21. It’s about the physicality.”
Devin Booker on Deandre Ayton after Saturday night’s monster double-double in leading #Suns to 113-112 win over #Jazz. pic.twitter.com/MW6bExxjSc1:45 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“What people don’t know is the young man has been coming to the gym at crazy hours lifting with Cory so he can be prepared for moments like this.”
Monty Williams on Deandre Ayton working with #Suns strength/conditioning coach Corey Schlesinger.
Been in gym as late as midnight pic.twitter.com/0SyEniWlxF1:43 AM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton over the last 27 hours showed the tantalizing potential he still has that allows him to completely take over Suns games, a standard his teammates and coach hold him to: arizonasports.com/story/3400286/…1:40 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s not plays, it’s not schemes. It’s just will.”
Monty Williams on how #Suns closed out 113-112 win Saturday night over #Jazz. pic.twitter.com/INlIR4Qy3X1:37 AM

Steve Luhm @sluhm
Utah might end up in the Pac 12 championship game, thanks in part to as bad a pass interference call as you will ever see. – 1:26 AM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
The more I write about and think about that final possession the more I’m mad about it.
The Jazz players just have to know better.
Letting the Suns eat the whole clock and hope they’re even going to secure a rebound before the end of game is silly. – 1:24 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
The Triple Team! 3 thoughts on
1. I expected the rebounding to be bad but perhaps not “0 rebounds for 11 minutes” bad
2. What is the right shot clock differential to start fouling, anyway?
3. Is Nickeil Alexander-Walker making a rotation case?
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20…1:24 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Going to bed with a smile on our face! 😁 pic.twitter.com/m1LyYB0a8n1:03 AM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
“I’m the tone-setter. When I do that, my team follows and everything falls into play and we play Suns basketball the right way.”
@Deandre Ayton
🗣️ Hear from the team following tonight’s win: https://t.co/yaHIdha2Y8 pic.twitter.com/FBRY7jdFzi12:51 AM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton on what he said to Jock Landale before Landale checked in: “I told him I need your energy. I know when you get in this thing, he gonna turn us up. I need that energy. And he had the loudest five minutes I have ever seen. And he turned the whole thing around.” – 12:47 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Is this correct??
Ducks in PAC title game if WSU wins. Utah is in if UW wins. – 12:16 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“He definitely dunked the ball more than me, but I’m trying.” – Deandre Ayton when asked about being the first Sun to put up a 28-20 stat line since Amar’e Stoudemire, who he said he grew up watching – 12:14 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“This should be norm.”
Deandre Ayton on his own expectations after 29 and 21 night in #Suns win over #Jazz. pic.twitter.com/ZkOI8P2VZ112:11 AM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Eight of the @UtahJazz next nine games are in Utah, that’s a plus.
But it’s also wroth noting that eight of those nine are against teams that are .500 or better.
The travel gets easier, the opponents do not. – 12:09 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Energy. I’m the main guy who has to be ready to play every night. I cannot be that guy who’s easing into games.” – Deandre Ayton on his performance tonight – 12:08 AM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Jordan Clarkson has scored 20 points or more in six straight games, the longest streak of his career 🏴‍☠️
#PerformanceLeader | @UofUHealth pic.twitter.com/bLqhlz32Zb12:01 AM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Damion THREE in the clutch 👌
At 61.3%, @Damion Lee leads the @NBA in fourth-quarter three-point percentage (min. 20 attempts) pic.twitter.com/ed52W2p4NG12:00 AM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
3 keys to the Utah Jazz’s 1-point loss to the Phoenix Suns https://t.co/jbPEr9ddJ8 pic.twitter.com/KWFghuKMuR11:54 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I don’t know what he ate for #Thanksgiving . I wish I had went over there.”
Devin Booker on Deandre Ayton after his 29 and 21 effort. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Kck8gFB8ED11:52 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“I don’t know what he ate for Thanksgiving, but it’s time I went over there.” – Devin Booker on Deandre Ayton’s “stellar” performance in back-to-back nights – 11:51 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book doing Book things tonight! 🔥
27 PTS
11 REB (season high)
7 AST pic.twitter.com/S3jYV4lo3p11:50 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The Jazz had three total rebounds in the fourth quarter.
Three.
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen that before. – 11:49 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker joked that he doesn’t know what Deandre Ayton ate for Thanksgiving but he wishes he would have went over there to get some for himself. – 11:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on switching up his shoes at halftime to change up the mojo: “I’ve done it a few times….shit didn’t work.” – 11:49 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls next game is Monday at Utah Jazz played Suns tough on the road tonight but suffered their fourth straight loss. For Utah it will be its third game in four nights. Bulls look to get back on track 7:45 pre @670TheScore @Audacy app @Chicago Bulls radio network. – 11:49 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
When you realize you really CAN’T fully dive into the Utah-Colorado analysis for Sunday until the Apple Cup ends, which isn’t for another 2-ish hours. pic.twitter.com/QTt1yFf5c611:47 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets next four games
At Denver
At Denver
At Phoenix
At Golden State
They desperately needed those two wins – 11:44 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
The #Suns now a #NBA-best 11-1 at home this season with 6 straight wins after Utah triumph. Suns center Deandre Ayton 29 points and 21 rebounds earning his 3rd career 20-20 reb game. Also 3rd 20-pt, 20-reb game shooting better than 55% FG. @ESPNStatsInfo. bit.ly/3UJvvOU11:39 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
THE GAME-SEALING REBOUND 😤
@Deandre Ayton with his third 20/20 game of his career! pic.twitter.com/hAAGXSL43411:39 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Why is Mike Smith still confused about why Phoenix fouled Clarkson? – 11:39 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
All six of Deandre Ayton’s four quarter rebounds came on the offensive end. – 11:38 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
7 of 9 guys to hit the floor score in double digits 📼
#TakeNote | @getcoinzoom pic.twitter.com/THswS1bz7B11:37 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns’ boxscore was updated after the game to bump Deandre Ayton up from 20 rebounds to 21, which ties his career high – 11:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Stat correction came in to give Deandre Ayton 21 rebounds, which ties his career high – 11:36 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Will Hardy: Our defense let us down in the 4Q — didn’t get a stop the first 11 minutes, didn’t rebound the ball, didn’t execute on the final possession. I take responsibility for that; obviously didn’t communicate well. Wanted to get the ball out of Booker’s hands and then foul. – 11:35 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Will Hardy: “I wanted to get the ball out of Booker’s hand and then foul.” – 11:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked Monty Williams about Jock Landale’s 4Q impact, and he joked that he was a “hypocrite” for talking pregame about how tough it is to find minutes for everyone and then playing him again tonight. Said the Suns needed someone to finish in PNR outside of DA – 11:34 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
8 of the next 9 games at home for the Jazz….post Thanksgiving and Utah will finally get a home stand – 11:34 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Will Hardy says Jazz wanted to get the ball out of Booker’s hands and then foul on the final play, but clearly something was missed in communication. – 11:32 PM
Steve Luhm @sluhm
Suns played it smart but coaching error by Hardy. Can’t let a team with a 1-point lead and inbounding with 26 seconds left run the shot clock all the way down. Even if they miss, there’s no time left, especially with a long rebound. Have to quickly foul, lengthen the game. – 11:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’ll tell you I’m on him all the time, and this is why.”
Monty Williams on Deandre Ayton’s 29-20 night. #Suns pic.twitter.com/j443WouUwJ11:30 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
DominAYTON couldn’t be stopped, finishing with a season high in points and rebounds! 💪
Tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game. pic.twitter.com/CUE994OIgW11:30 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“DA was just a monster.”
Monty Williams says it says a lot about Deandre Ayton’s conditioning to have performances like that in back-to-back games. The Suns let him bring in the final huddle tonight – 11:28 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton has been coming to the gym at “crazy hours” to lift and have his body ready for stretches like this. – 11:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams on the Suns in a tight game tonight: “It’s not plays, it’s not schemes. It’s just will. We’ve been in these situations before, but we’re building a bit of a base with the guys that are new.” – 11:27 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
as close as it gets 💔 pic.twitter.com/Z3F4R4WWTS11:27 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker really shot 8-for-27 and the Suns still won. Again, it’s scary what this team can be when Deandre Ayton plays like that – 11:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Huge Deandre Ayton offensive board seals win.
#Suns 113 #Jazz 112 Final.
Watch Chris Paul and Devin Booker get in his face afterward.
Ayton line: 29 points (7-of-9 FTs) and 20 boards (all season highs). pic.twitter.com/4iDI6H1rlk11:21 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Four straight.
#WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/Z6De0soTPl11:20 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: Suns 113, Jazz 112. Interesting choice by the Suns to foul, perhaps a more interesting gamble by Hardy not to. Four straight losses, now 12-10 on the season. JC 22/5/5; Sexton 20/5a; Markkanen 15/10r; Beasley 14/5r/4a. Jazz home Monday vs. Chicago. – 11:20 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Jazz down 1, Suns have the ball, 26 seconds left, 24 seconds on shot clock.
Jazz elect not to foul.
You’ll never guess what happened next. – 11:19 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Game is over. The Jazz lose to the Suns 113-112…..the Jazz fall to 12-10 on the season and have lost four straight. Great game, the Jazz played well overall but just couldn’t get a defensive rebound down the stretch. That just killed them. Home against Chicago Monday night – 11:19 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Game over, Jazz lose 113-112.
That’s a biiiiig decision there by Hardy not to foul at the end of the game… did not work out.
Clarkson leads Jazz with 22, Sexton had 20.
Jazz back home vs. Chicago on Monday. – 11:18 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Also, 2.5 seconds isn’t enough time IMO to try to force a Suns miss then get a rebound (which they hadn’t all fourth quarter) get a timeout, and get a play on the other end. – 11:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jazz are 2-7 in their last 9 games.
Wemby time? pic.twitter.com/gcoUwrwYJq11:18 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Deandre Ayton tonight:
29 PTS
20 REB
11-18 FG
First Suns player with a 28/20 game since Amar’e Stoudemire. pic.twitter.com/ZymeWDEeLm11:18 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Refs call a foul on Olynyk. Jazz will drop their fourth straight. – 11:17 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Yeah, not sure why the Jazz didn’t foul there. There just wasn’t enough time. – 11:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 113, UTA 112
Ayton: 29 Pts, 20 Reb, 11-18 FG
Booker: 27-11-7, 8-26 FG
Bridges: 16 Pts, 7-10 FG
Clarkson: 22-5-5, 8-18 FG – 11:17 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
SUNS WIN!
SUNS WIN!
SUNS WIN!
SUNS WIN! pic.twitter.com/euvKbN8TKq11:17 PM

Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
Ayton on the glass tonight 🫡 – 11:17 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Game over. Jazz lose this one 113-112 – 11:17 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
I like taking threes late in games like Phoenix just did when the shot clock and game clock are close.
Milks extra time off the clock.
That’s good coaching from Monty Williams. – 11:17 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Clock runs out but the officials are reviewing to see if an Olynyk foul happened before the expiration of the game. – 11:17 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Third 20-20 game of Deandre Ayton’s career. – 11:17 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
There was just no way there was enough time to play that possession out. The Jazz needed to foul – 11:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
And of course it was another Deandre Ayton offensive rebound to seal it – 11:17 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz decide not to foul down 1 with a 2.5 sec differential. Booker shot at the last second, then rebound was tipped. Olynyk fouled on the rebound, and we’ll see if it was before or after the game is over. – 11:17 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jazz not fouling there is crazy.
Deandre Ayton grabs his 20th rebound at the buzzer but there’s a whistle so he might take free throws here. They are reviewing it. – 11:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I have no earthly idea why the Jazz didn’t foul there. Unreal – 11:16 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Ah, Suns fouling on purpose up 3. – 11:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Williams playing the foul FT game.
#Suns up 3.
Fouls Clarkson.
Hits FTs. #Suns up one. – 11:15 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Intentional foul by the Suns to start the foul game. Verrrry interesting choice. – 11:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns foul intentionally up 3. Clarkson makes both FTs to pull the Jazz within 1. Suns ball with 26 seconds left – 11:15 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Game reset: Suns just fouled Clarkson, but Jazz aren’t in the bonus. So Jazz will have ball, 27.5 secs left, 15 on shot clock, down 113-110. – 11:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton with a huge offensive rebound and then a steal. He’s been terrific tonight – 11:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Big putback by Craig. #Suns up 3. – 11:11 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
we all smile when we watch JC play ☮️ pic.twitter.com/WE1lt2XEwS11:10 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Verrrrrry soft foul called on Sexton to send Booker to the line. – 11:10 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Man, Deandre Ayton has been a beast tonight. Where has THIS Ayton been?! – 11:09 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Ayton now with 21 free throw attempts in his last four games after 22 in his first 13 games – 11:09 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The Jazz have really struggled to end defensive possessions in the fourth quarter. – 11:09 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
DA with the BIG-TIME bucket! 😤 pic.twitter.com/lw8FnE2u2l11:08 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz just cannot get a rebound – 11:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker back in with 3:52 left in game.
Ayton with seven in the fourth, 27 and 17 for the game. #Suns up one as he’s fouled again in the paint. – 11:08 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
An Ayton v. Markkanen matchup late here. Markkanen has hit 2 straight threes and just got fouled on another. Ayton has 7 in the last 3 min too. – 11:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton is kind of wringing out his elbow after that and-1. He’ll stay in and make the FT though – 11:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Hell of a two games in two days for Deandre Ayton – 11:06 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
suns vs. jazz is the perfect amount of stressful – 11:06 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Literally as I’m writing a note for my article that the Suns have kept Lauri pretty quiet, he hits two 3s. Maybe I should just keep writing… – 11:06 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Suns challenging the OOB call, Suns up 99-95 5:40 left. Foul Bae goes to work in front of the camera. – 11:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns are challenging that out-of-bounds call – 11:01 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Booker had just 8 points in the first half. He’s got 25 right now, midway through the 4th – 11:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landale certainly given #Suns spark. Ayton in for Landale.
Crowd roars.
Booker getting reset. 6:36 left in game.
Ayton over Olynyk. #Suns up six. – 11:00 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
NAW is 4/4 from deep 🤩 pic.twitter.com/7sQU3XsIF311:00 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz got caught with a bad lineup on the floor defensively – 10:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
This crowd was loving Jock Landale’s energy out there. Deandre Ayton checks back in for him while Book gets a quick breather – 10:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker’s gonna get the CP3 mini rest here with 6:36 to go. Suns up 4. – 10:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges fader over Sexton.
#Suns up four. – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Lee 3 after Landale kickout. #Suns up two. – 10:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oh, is it the 4th quarter? Then Damion Lee just made a 3 – 10:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Again, Beasley from 3 is a problem.
Bridges answer .
Alexander-Walker 3. #Suns down one. – 10:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Wainright corner 3. Has 6 (2-of-2 on 3s).
Jazz timeout. #Suns up 3. 9:14 left in game. – 10:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jock Landale and Ish Wainright making the most of their limited minutes tonight. Huge to see from the Suns’ reserves – 10:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landale bucket. #Suns up two. – 10:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker finds Landale on the dive. #Suns up one. – 10:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton just went on the court and gave Landale a word of encouragement. #Suns10:49 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 3Q: Jazz 81, Suns 78. Booker with a 14p period for Phoenix, but Utah is getting contributions from all over. Jazz have been helped by their own O-rebs tonight — 7 for 15 second-chance points. – 10:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jock Landale will open the 4th for the Suns – 10:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jock Landale is checking in to open the fourth quarter – 10:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landale checking in. #Suns10:48 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jazz take an 81-78 lead over Phoenix into the fourth quarter….that was terrific defense by NAW on Booker. Took away his airspace, then got over the screen and bothered the shot late. His defense the last two nights has been exceptional – 10:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: UTA 81, PHX 78
Ayton: 20 Pts, 15 Reb, 8-12 FG
Booker: 22-9-4, 7-22 FG
Bridges: 10 Pts, 4-6 FG
Clarkson: 18-4-4, 7-16 FG – 10:46 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Torrey with 2+ blocks in a career-high fourth straight games! 👋
@Torrey Craig joins @Bismack Biyombo and @Deandre Ayton as the only Suns with 2+ blocks in four consecutive games since 2019. pic.twitter.com/E22Yhh517610:46 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker is in that mode of making a point to go the basket and making a point that he’s getting hit/drawing contact and not getting the call.
He’s 7-of-7 FTs. #Suns down 3. – 10:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns down 3.
Biyombo to the line FT.
It’s been an adventure this year. – 10:43 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Jazz still leading while not getting much from Beasley and Markkanen is impressive – 10:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
One of the rare nights this season where it feels like Book’s been forcing it a bit. He’s up to 20 points, but they’ve come 20 shots and the last pair of possessions wasn’t great – 10:40 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book through the contact for the three-point play! pic.twitter.com/koLe0AbgeE10:40 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
This has been a physical game to say the least.
A lot of attacking the rim is leading to contact.
#Suns #Jazz tied. 2:38 left in 3rd. – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Horton-Tucker 3
Booker drive, plus the foul.
FT.
#Suns up 74-72. – 10:36 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
16 points & counting 🫡 pic.twitter.com/MPT8g994NC10:35 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton handle in open court not a work of art, but he drew the foul.
Now 4-of-6 from line.
Booker jumper. #Suns up two. – 10:34 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
How did the Jazz let Ayton get to that spot…. – 10:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Sexton really hoopin tonight – 10:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are incredulous about some of the calls/no-calls over the last minute. Devin Booker was laughing at the last one while Cam Payne walked toward the Suns bench with his arms in the air. Gotta be careful not to get a tech here – 10:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker to Ayton in pocket for layup off pick-and-roll.
Ayton block.
Ayton had another block nullified by Payne foul on Sexton transition opportunity.
#Suns down one as Sexton splits FTs. Now Payne is called for his 4th foul.
Booker ran away from the situation with smile. – 10:28 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That really was great hustle by Sexton to bust back in transition and make Booker protect, which set up the Olynyk block – 10:27 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🇫🇮 Lauri legend 🇫🇮
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/kpHiR1Aqc510:26 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton’s fingerprints have been all over this 3Q so far – 10:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Engine Engine No. 9.
On the New York Transit line.”
Ya’ll know the rest.
@DresBlacksheep put it down with the Hip Hop classic “The Choice Is Yours” for #Suns halftime show on 90s night. pic.twitter.com/l8tHRRldWQ10:25 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
DA with the find and Book with the finish 🙌 pic.twitter.com/9cCILeDm8l10:24 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Sometimes I’m surprised that some of the stuff Olynyk does works because he moves so slow…but I guess if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. – 10:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton finds Booker corner 3. #Suns tie game. #Jazz10:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Never known Booker to swap shoes at the half but he did tonight. Shot 3-for-13 in the first half. Let’s see if these shoes I can’t name because I’m a lame turn his night around. – 10:20 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz run the first play of the second half for Markkanen, who went 0-6 in the first half – 10:20 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Can someone check the Jazz app and let me know if they are getting the Jazz radio broadcast? Getting reports it just dropped – 10:17 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
It’s 90’s night at Footprint Center in Phoenix and I feel like this should be how all basketball games are produced. – 10:17 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
up a bucket at the half!
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/ckZPHoqNh510:15 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Welcome to the DA Dunk Show 💪 pic.twitter.com/XkuXEtmZdC10:11 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got @DresBlacksheep #Suns halftime. pic.twitter.com/YaDBXVaJZf10:09 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Jazz 54 #Suns 51 Half
PHX: Ayton 11 points, 7 rebounds, Bridges 10, Booker and Payne 8 each. Team: 2-of-10 on 3s.
UTA: Clarkson 12, Sexton 11. Team: 7-of-19 on 3s.
Booker 3 fouls. pic.twitter.com/rpKtKcXnlc10:08 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Utah 95, St. Thomas 66, so much for that being closer than I thought.
Gabe Madsen leads five in doubles with 15.
On deck: Arizona, Thursday at the Huntsman Center. – 10:07 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
HALFTIME: Jazz 54, Suns 51. Utah shoots just 8-21, commits 4 TOs in 2Q, but hangs onto the lead. JC leads the Jazz with 12p. Sexton had 8 in a row en route to 11p/3a. Olynyk 8p. Vando 4p/6r. Markkanen 1p/6r, shooting 0-6 from the field. For Phoenix, Booker has 8p/7r/3a, 3-13 FGs. – 10:06 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Sexton with a really nice close to the quarter. He had 8 in the 2nd and the Jazz lead 54-51.
Booker (3/13) and Markkanen (0/6) both struggling. – 10:05 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 54-51 at the half.
Weird one: Devin Booker is just 3-13. Lauri Markkanen is 0-6. But everyone else for both teams shooting pretty well. Sexton turned it on at the end of 2Q for 11p, Clarkson has 12p. – 10:04 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Halftime in Phoenix: the Jazz lead the Suns 54-51….. – 10:04 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
8 straight points for @CollinSexton02
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/T8GOAVFDSI10:03 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: UTA 54, PHX 51
Ayton: 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 5-7 FG
Bridges: 10 Pts, 4-4 FG
Booker: 8 Pts, 7 Reb, 3-13 FG
Clarkson: 12 Pts, 5-9 FG – 10:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker giving ref ear full.
Williams taking him out with three fouls and 26.4 seconds left in half.
#Suns down one. – 10:02 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Guarantee at some point this season Sexton slaps the hardwood. – 10:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker to Ayton dunk. #Suns tie game at 50-50. – 10:01 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Collin Sexton with B2B and-ones. You don’t see that often. – 10:00 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Collin Sexton is really having a nice half. The best thing he’s doing is finding his own offense without doing so at the expense of the team offense – 10:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Collin Sexton is all aggression.
Bucket, fouled by Booker.
FT. #Suns down one.
Booker 3 PFs. – 9:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Three fouls on Booker. Sexton was quite excited. – 9:58 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Ayton is going to get someone real soon if he keeps planting two feet and exploding like this on the catches eight feet out. He can really jump once he’s downhill and plants both. – 9:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton running the floor for dunk as Booker found him as a trailer.
#Suns back up 2. 2:36 left in half. – 9:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton getting an offensive rebound and putback, then running the floor for yet another big dunk. It’s scary how much he can change a game’s momentum by just doing the little things – 9:55 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nice patient possession by Sexton there. Ended in a Clarkson three – 9:54 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Ish beats the buzzer! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/5L8b2WAZhU9:54 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Clarkson 3.
Booker 2.
Tied 43-43. #Suns #Jazz9:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Wainright for Craig, who has 2 fouls. #Suns down 3 with 5:33 left in half. – 9:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Landry Shamet was working his ass off to defend that Lauri Markkanen post-up and drew the offensive foul. He’s been so surprisingly good on the defensive end since he arrived in Phoenix – 9:51 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Walker Kessler who was bleeding from his arm, is also getting some bandaging on his back from the training staff, looks like he has a little scuff there too – 9:50 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
One of Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s most valuable NBA skills is flopping convincingly on illegal screens to earn the call. – 9:49 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Collin Sexton dribbles for a whole possession, forces a bad layup attempt, and Will Hardy immediately signals for Clarkson to reenter the game. – 9:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jazz go with the three bigs I wrote about in the preview last time. Suns want to RUN. – 9:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Lauri Markkanen and Deandre Ayton might have bumped knees on that last play. They were both slow to get back down the court, but they’re staying in. DA looks a little hobbled though – 9:47 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Lauri Markkanen comes away from that drive limping a little favoring the left knee, but looks like he’s kind of run it off – 9:47 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Walker Kessler’s big brother, Will Hardy, did not seem to agree with that foul call – 9:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges keeping #Suns in it.
Has 10 on 4-of-4 shooting.
Since 0-for-9 start Friday vs. #Pistons, Bridges has made 10 of his last 12 shots.
#Suns down five. – 9:46 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
big man moves from the rook pic.twitter.com/f4oQQUvM9P9:46 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
TC goes up and around for the finish. pic.twitter.com/V4jH9gjmzN9:45 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Walker Kessler’s chagrined wave to the crowd, acknowledging the catcalls, as he takes off his jersey with blood on it was hilarious. – 9:44 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Walker Kessler had blood on his jersey, had to change, when he took it off many in the crowd whistled and clapped, and Kelly Olynyk encouraged it with his own applause lol – 9:44 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Assorted whistles, oohs and ahhs from the Suns’ crowd as Walker Kessler takes off his jersey and replaces it with a new one due to blood. – 9:43 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
After just 3 turnovers leading to 1 point off of in the 1Q, Jazz already have 2 TOs leading to 5p in 2:22 of 2Q. Will Hardy calls timeout with the lead down to 35-29. – 9:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Payne crossed Beasley over, to the rim, bucket, and wanted the foul.
#Suns down six as Craig scores in transition. Timeout Jazz 9:38 left in half. – 9:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Lee 3.
Alexander-Walker answer.
#Suns down 10. – 9:37 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Jazz have a 10-point lead after the first quarter. Devin Booker has not had an easy go of it so far. He’s 2-of-10 overall and 0-of-2 from 3. It’s been a mix of guys on him. – 9:35 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 1Q: Jazz 32, Suns 22. That’s a pretty ideal period for Utah — they shoot 61.9% (4-9 on 3s) to Phoenix’s 36.0% (and 0-6); 14-9 rebound advantage; just 3 assists, leading to only 1 point by the Suns; 3 O-rebs allowed but 0 second-chance points. – 9:35 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Jazz lead the Suns 32-22 after the first quarter.
Utah’s 4 of 9 from 3. The Suns are 0 for 6.
Clarkson and Olynyk both have 7; Beasley and THT have 5 each off the bench. – 9:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Jazz 4-of-9 from 3 in 1st quarter.
Last time they played, went 7-of-12 on 3s in 1st quarter.
Utah up 10 after one, 32-22. #Suns9:34 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
End of one. The Jazz lead the Suns 32-22 – 9:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: UTA 32, PHX 22
Bridges: 6 Pts, 3-3 FG
Booker: 6 Pts, 6 Reb, 2-10 FG
Ayton: 5-2-2, 2-3 FG
Olynyk: 7 Pts, 3 Ast – 9:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz doing a nice job of creating switch mismatches with Lauri Markkanen and then playing out of them. Have gotten some nice looks – 9:32 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
KO, dishin’ 🍽
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/hDvDQnGoe59:31 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Biyombo, Shamet checking in. #Suns9:29 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz offense still seems like it gets to the Suns’ good defense. All of the off ball screens and actions just really hard for them to defend, for some reason. Jazz shooting 63% so far. – 9:28 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jazz producing a lot of good looks around the rim like last time. I think that’s four open layups/dunks already – 9:27 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Turbo gets through the defense pic.twitter.com/uxrU23jOUn9:26 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges doesn’t have arms, he has tentacles. That was absurd lol – 9:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns don’t want that guy to get hot.
Beasley 3. #Suns down four.
Dude hit 7 last time he faced Phoenix. #Suns down six.
Timeout Phoenix with 2:06 left in 1st. – 9:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Duane Washington Jr. and Landry Shamet are set to check in as the Suns’ first subs – 9:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton bounce pass to cutting Craig, #Suns down 3. – 9:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beasley over Ayton.
Bridges answer.
#Suns down three. – 9:23 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
A&M beats LSU.
LSU beats Georgia.
KSU beats TCU.
Purdue beats Michigan.
ND (or Oregon/Utah) beats USC.
The playoff probably is Georgia, TCU, Michigan and Ohio State, and ALL FOUR TEAMS would be coming off a loss. – 9:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“My first job was actually with the Phoenix Suns.”
The Suns played a jumbotron video where the players shared their first jobs, and that was Devin Booker’s. Joked it really began back when he was 8 or 9 years old, and that it put him “in the red” for a while there – 9:21 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
DominAYTON came to play. pic.twitter.com/goHGNEfvq39:20 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Good to see Collin Sexton once again celebrating his assists. Whatever it takes to keep him engaged as a passer. Jazz lead 13-9 with 6:20 left 1Q. – 9:19 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
First timeout in this one: the Jazz lead the Suns 13-9 – 9:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Payne in the paint again finding Ayton for the big dunk.
#Suns down four as Clarkson answers with 3. – 9:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I am here for Deandre Ayton turning these one-handed poster dunks into a nightly thing – 9:18 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Important question: does this count as an assist? pic.twitter.com/wZP24SvMqA9:18 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Olynyk has had a great start to this one – 9:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 1-of-6 FGs, down five as Vanderbilt on the dunk. #Jazz9:16 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Young Bull on the board 🐂
#TakeNote | @CollinSexton02 pic.twitter.com/gBl2u72PWY9:15 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
No need for Ayton to bring ball down. Just catch and put up while in the air.
#Suns down 5-0 as Sexton gets start. Didn’t start against #Suns in first meeting. – 9:11 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
That Saturday night basketball feeling 😁 pic.twitter.com/WjcfPf4zhu9:06 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Collin 🏴‍☠️ JC 🏴‍☠️ Lauri 🏴‍☠️ Jarred 🏴‍☠️ Kelly
#StartingLineup | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/MxWVqdezHC9:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I think our guys really care about those things we bring to the table.”
Monty Williams on #Suns defense that has given up an average of 100.6 points in the last three game after allowing 134 in loss at Utah. pic.twitter.com/Vn8PHWEqgF8:58 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Why isn’t Jock Landale playing? 3 questions entering #Suns#Jazz rematch azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral8:58 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
UPDATED GAMER: The most interesting thing in this Utah-Colorado game took place 1,200 miles away in Corvallis.
Utes are now at the doorstep of a trip back to the Pac-12 championship game, but need one more leg of the Pac-12 superfecta to get there:
sltrib.com/sports/utah-ut…8:53 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Utah fans are really going to have to ride the wave during the Apple Cup.
It’s going to be a BAD night on this app. – 8:47 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Who coached the 1992-93 Phoenix Suns?
Know the answer? Play the @SociosUSA 90’s Suns Trivia for a chance to win 4 suite tickets!
📲 Download the app to play: https://t.co/XRPHrGX81i pic.twitter.com/R9kdoTtqoI8:45 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams before the game on the next steps for Chris Paul to return from the sore right heel that’s kept him sidelined for 8 straight games now: pic.twitter.com/k8OQgHp7BU8:33 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
First five on the floor.
#WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/xxb9yBcP378:30 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Lacing ’em up like it’s Rucker Park.
@PlayAtGila | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/UgAvsxxoFi8:17 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
It’s going to be funny when the #Rockets trade Eric Gordon and everyone rejoices that KJ Martin is going to get the starting role… only to see it go to Jae’Sean Tate. – 8:02 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Soul crushing stuff for the Mavs in TOR. another big lead gets away. PHX, OKC, WAS & TOR losses when leading by 14+ pts. Other games vs POR & LAC lost 15 and 25 pt leads but still managed to win. Tonight 5-12 from 3pt in 1st Qtr. 6-27 after that. – 8:01 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After the Splash Brothers combined for 12 3-pointers to lead the Warriors past the Jazz, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit…8:00 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health Update: pic.twitter.com/PhBSkAcVI28:00 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Kept him under 50, which is good.”
#Jazz coach Will Hardy on Devin Booker, who scored 49 points in #Suns loss at Utah. pic.twitter.com/M1l1oLI9E57:37 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked about Devin Booker dropping 49 on the Jazz last game, coach Will Hardy quipped, “Kept him under 50, which was good.”
Mentioned his efficiency from the midrange and trying to keep him off the FT line (he got there 15 times last matchup) – 7:36 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
NEW: Utah trucks Colorado and gets the help it needed from Oregon State.
All eyes to the Apple Cup in two hours. sltrib.com/sports/utah-ut…7:34 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Utah fans at Folsom just went berserk when the Oregon-Oregon State score popped up on the big board. – 7:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said if Chris Paul (heel) was able to go, he’d be out there. #Suns7:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landry Shamet in. #Suns7:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams confirms Landry Shamet is available tonight – 7:17 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Jaylon Glover, 5 run.
Utah is 39-360-5 rushing tonight, 9.2 YPC.
That’ll play any day of the week. – 7:09 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Fours up in Boulder.
Utah 56, Colorado 14
Utes are a 29.5-point favorite here. – 6:52 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Things are happening in Corvallis, Utah-positive things. – 6:41 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Makai Cope, 21 pass from Barnes. Pitch and catch, doesn’t get a lot easier.
Utah 56, Colorado 7. – 6:36 PM
Steve Luhm @sluhm
These poor guys from Colorado look like they’d rather be anywhere in the world except Folsom Field.
Utah leads 42-0 at halftime? What’s happened in Boulder?
In its last 14 quarters, CU has been outscored 200-34. – 5:49 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Halftime: Utah 42, Oregon State 0.
Pac-12 championship game possibilities are in real trouble now as Oregon has taken a 21-10 lead over Oregon State.
Beavers were a QB away this season from being real scary. – 5:48 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Former Kearns star Jeff Bassa not helping Utah’s cause – 5:41 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Money Parks, 9 pass from Rising after they hurried to the line.
Utah and Colorado are playing different sports this afternoon. – 5:35 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
I would have Rising play the first series of the second half, then place him in bubble wrap in case Utah is playing Friday for a trip to the Rose Bowl. – 5:29 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
He’s on fire! 💥
Rep the 90’s with our NBA Jam t-shirt and don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal!
👕 https://t.co/FgnLrlzITD pic.twitter.com/7diOZ9XAVW5:04 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Ja’Quinden Jackson, 2 run, out of the wildcat. His second TD in this first half.
Utah 21, Colorado 0. – 4:58 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Utah not trying to invent the wheel here.
Offensive line is mashing, keep running it, a Rising attempt mixed in from time to time. – 4:53 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
End of one: Utah 14, Colorado 0.
Micah Bernard is 7-45-1 out of the gate, best he’s looked in some time. – 4:48 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
End of one: Utah 14, Colorado 0.
Micah Bernard is 7-45-1 out of the gate best he’s looked in some time. – 4:47 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Ja’Quinden Jackson, 10 run.
Took initial contact, kept moving, dragged a defender with him.
Took a drive or two, but Utah is in control, up 14-0 in Boulder. – 4:41 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Micah Bernard, 8 run.
Kicked it outside and walked in.
Jaylen Dixon on the jet sweep for 15, with good blocks from JJ and Kincaid on the previous play was huge.
Utah 7, Colorado 0. – 4:32 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Utah on the move for the first time this afternoon as Rising finds Kincaid in the flat for 10, into Colorado territory. – 4:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul (heel) out, Landry Shamet (concussion protocol) probable tonight vs. #Jazz. #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n…4:21 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Micah Bernard in the Utah backfield to open the afternoon. – 4:13 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Colorado is not very good.
Utah should not have to drag this thing into the late afternoon. – 4:12 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder vs. Rockets injury report:
Alperen Sengun (groin strain) is probable
Jae’Sean Tate (ankle soreness) is out
Bruno Fernando (knee maintenance) is out
Chet Holmgren & Mike Muscala are both out – 4:09 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Utah wins the toss and will defer.
Off we go in Boulder with things still in play for Vegas. – 4:08 PM
Jeff Wade @SkinWade
Really looking forwarded to next Sunday night at the Cambridge Room. The Wasafiri dudes are just spectacular musicians – including some Booker T folks. See y’all there
https://t.co/a4jU0AAcfy pic.twitter.com/aQwpjkQIMh4:05 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Utah offensive line as warmups come to a close.
LT: Braeden Daniels
LG: Keaton Bills
C: Paul Maile
RG: Michael Mokofisi
RT: Sataoa Laumea
Micah Bernard took the final first-team reps in the backfield. – 3:40 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tied game.
11 seconds remaining.
Enter Charles Barkley.
Sir Charles booked the Suns ticket to the 1993 Western Conference Finals with his historic shot against the San Antonio Spurs!
@SweetJames | Sweet Plays Since ‘68 pic.twitter.com/ZZKm122tfM3:34 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Glover, Bernard, JJ, Vincent and Faysal Aden all dressed out for Utah.
Have to assume we’re looking at bit a of by-committee situation this afternoon. – 3:18 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Cam Rising, Bryson Barnes, Nate Johnson, Brandon Rose(!), Luke Bottari all made the trip for Utah.
I believe this is the first time Rose is dressing. – 3:14 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Micah Bernard is dressed out for Utah.
Not news, but worth mentioning as:
A) He has been banged up for weeks.
B) Tavion Thomas is no longer an option. – 3:09 PM

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