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.

The Phoenix Suns have dropped their last three games, all on the road, after winning their season opener at home.

The Suns come back from 20 down, but couldn’t stop Utah and Lauri Markannen’s 51-point career-high down the stretch.

Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) has been upgraded to questionable for the Suns’ matchup against the Grizzlies tomorrow night after missing the first four games. Dillon Brooks (right groin soreness) is still out after missing Monday’s loss to the Jazz.

The Phoenix Suns continue their three-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the second of a back-to-back.

Another night, another 50-piece in the NBA. Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen dropped a career-high 51 points to lead the team to a 138-134 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. That marked the first 50-point game by a member of the Jazz since Karl Malone did so back in 1998.

Two games into his new tenure, veteran Dillon Brooks says Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker isn't being selfish enough. The Suns secured a 20-point comeback win in their 120-116 victory against the Sacramento Kings in coach Jordan Ott's debut. Booker (31 points) and Brooks (22 points) led the team in Wednesday's win.

The Phoenix Suns suffer their first loss of the 2025-26 season against the Los Angeles Clippers to begin a three-game road trip.