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Markkanen’s 51 Lifts Jazz Past Suns in OT, Snapping Phoenix’s 10-Game Streak

Utah capitalized on a big rebounding edge and steadier free throws as Phoenix’s defensive issues persisted.

Overview

  • Utah outlasted Phoenix 138-134 in overtime at the Delta Center after the Suns forced the extra period with a late surge.
  • Lauri Markkanen poured in a career-high 51 points for the Jazz, while Devin Booker led the Suns with 34.
  • The Jazz ended a 10-game slide against Phoenix, finishing with a 16-rebound advantage and a higher free-throw percentage on five more attempts.
  • Phoenix fell to 1-3 with a third straight loss, struggling again to string together stops despite rallying from an early 27-7 hole.
  • Dillon Brooks sat with right groin soreness and Jalen Green remained out with a hamstring strain as the Suns continued to juggle their rotation.