The Utah Jazz (12 - 14) defeated the Phoenix Suns (12 - 18) Monday 107 - 81 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. The Jazz maintained control of the game from the very start, opening up a 12 - point lead at the end of the first quarter and never looking back. They were led by Gordon Hayward’s game - high 24 points, and the small forward has now recorded at least 20 points in three straight games. Derrick Favors was also effective, recording 18 points and nine rebounds in 33 minutes. Rodney Hood scored 14 points in 35 minutes, while Alex Burks (13) and Trey Burke (11) each reached double figures off the bench. It was a disastrous night from the Suns’ starters, as the unit combined to score just 30 points, with Eric Bledsoe scoring just eight points on 2 - of - 10 shooting in 26 minutes. The only reason the team put up a somewhat respectable point total was Brandon Knight’s effort in his new role off the bench, as he scored a game - high 26 points in 35 minutes as a reserve. Mirza Teletovic scored 17 points in 21 minutes off the bench and was the only other Phoenix player to score in double figures. Overall, it was simply too inefficient of a night for the Suns, as they shot under 40 percent from the field and recorded just 12 assists to 13 turnovers. Up next, the Jazz will travel to Oakland Wednesday to take on the Warriors, while the Suns will head home Wednesday to play the Nuggets.
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