Suns Beat Jazz 120-112 in NBA Cup Opener

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Utah Jazz 120-112 in the first NBA Cup game for both teams, held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Devin Booker led the Suns with 31 points, while Bradley Beal contributed 24 points, maintaining their strong performance despite missing Kevin Durant due to injury. The Jazz, now 2-8 for the season, struggled with a high turnover rate, leading the league with 19.3 turnovers per game, and continue a winless streak at home. John Collins scored 29 points, and rookie Kyle Filipowski added a career-high 18 points for Utah. Both teams are adjusting their rosters due to injuries, with the Suns exploring lineup changes in Durant's absence and the Jazz coping without players like Keyonte George. The Suns aim to maintain their position near the top of the Western Conference.