Devin Booker Drops 43 and 12 as Suns Hold Off Jordan Clarkson, Jazz
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The Phoenix Suns notched their eighth straight win Wednesday with a 105-97 road victory over the Utah Jazz. Devin Booker led the way with 43 points and 12 rebounds as the Suns improved to 38-9, which remains the best record in the NBA.
It was Booker’s 16th career 40-point game, setting a new franchise record.
Chris Paul added 21 points with 15 coming in the fourth quarter. It was the second meeting in three days between the two teams, as the Suns also defeated the Jazz on Monday at home. Phoenix is now 19-4 in away games, the best in the league.
Utah fell to 30-19 after its third consecutive loss and has lost five of its last six games. Jordan Clarkson led the team with 26 points off the bench. Mike Conley added 16 points and 10 assists, and Hassan Whiteside had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Jazz were playing without two of their top three players as Donovan Mitchell (concussion) and Rudy Gobert (calf) sat out.
Notable Stats
G Devin Booker, PHX: 43 points (16-of-28 FG), 12 rebounds
G Chris Paul, PHX: 21 points (15 in fourth quarter)
G Jordan Clarkson, UTAH: 26 points (off bench)
G Mike Conley, UTAH: 16 points, 10 assists
C Hassan Whiteside, UTAH: 16 points, 11 rebounds
What’s Next?
The Suns will try to make it nine straight wins on Friday at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Jazz will look to end their skid in a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies that same day.
This article will be updated shortly to provide more information on this game.
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