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Phoenix Suns Defeat Utah Jazz 126-104 Despite Key Player Injuries

Suns soar to victory despite missing star guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal due to injury, relying on remarkable performances from Kevin Durant and Eric Gordon against a healthy Jazz side.

  • Kevin Durant led the Suns to victory with 26 points, while Eric Gordon added 21 points, despite the absence of star guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal due to injury.
  • The Suns never trailed after the initial minutes and opened a 16-point lead by halftime, which extended to a maximum of 33 points during the game.
  • Utah Jazz struggled with weak guard play and poor defense, which was key to their defeat despite having a healthy side and the Suns missing key players.
  • Jazz's Talen Horton-Tucker and Jordan Clarkson underperformed, with Horton-Tucker scoring only four points and Clarkson turning the ball over five times.
  • Despite the defeat, rookie Keyonte George showed promise with excellent point guard play, hinting at a strong future role within the Jazz roster.
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