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The Phoenix Suns fell in overtime as Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points and the Suns allowed 28 rebounds in a 138-134 loss to Utah at Delta Center. Phoenix fell to 1-3 while the Jazz improved to 2-1.
Devin Booker called out the Suns’ slow starts after their 138-134 loss to the Jazz, saying Phoenix “needed this one."
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Three key Suns storylines ahead of Jazz matchup
The Phoenix Suns (1-2) are looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses as they close their three-game road trip against the Utah Jazz.
In the midst of the Utah Jazz 's 138-134 overtime win vs. the Phoenix Suns to lift to 2-1 on the new season, it was Lauri Markkanen to dominate the night on the scoring end with a stunning 51-point, 14-rebound performance for the franchise's first 50-plus-point game since Karl Malone did it in 1998.