3rd quarter report
The Suns already have more points against the Jazz than they managed in total against the Magic last Sunday. The Suns took a 115-109 lead against the Jazz.
The Suns entered the game with three straight losses and are on pace to make it four. Can they turn things around, or will the Jazz inflict another defeat on them? Only time will tell.
Who’s playing
Phoenix Suns @ Utah Jazz
Current records: Phoenix 12-11, Utah 5-18
How to watch
- When: Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Or: Delta Center – Salt Lake City, Utah
- TV: Arizona Family Sports Network
- Follow: CBS Sports app
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $7.00
What you need to know
The Suns are 8-2 against the Jazz since February 2022, and they will have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Phoenix Suns are scheduled to face the Utah Jazz at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Delta Center with some extra rest. The Suns are undoubtedly hoping to end a series of six consecutive away defeats.
Last Sunday, the Suns were within reach but were unable to close the gap as they lost 115-110 to the Magic. Phoenix jumped out to an early lead (up by 12 with 2:42 left in the first quarter), but unfortunately, they weren’t able to maintain that momentum.
Meanwhile, after climbing to 141 points in the previous game, the Jazz faltered on Sunday. They suffered a crushing 141-97 defeat against the Kings. This loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Utah in its meetings with Sacramento: they have now lost seven in a row.
The Jazz’s loss came despite a quality game from Keyonte George, who went 8 of 14 en route to 25 points plus six assists and five rebounds. George is heading in the right direction considering he has improved his point production for four straight games. Less helpful for the Jazz was Svi Mykhailiuk’s dreadful 0-5 three-point shooting.
Phoenix’s loss dropped their record to 12-11. As for Utah, its loss dropped its record to 5-18.
Looking ahead, the Suns are the favorites as experts expect them to win by eight points. For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 8-5 against the spread when expecting to win.
The Suns beat the Jazz 120-112 in their previous game in November. Do the Suns have another win up their sleeve, or will the Jazz turn things around? We’ll have the answer soon enough.
Odds
Phoenix is a big 8-point favorite against Utah, according to the latest NBA Odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started with the Suns as 5-point favorites.
The over/under is 231.5 points.
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History of the series
Phoenix has won 8 of its last 10 games against Utah.
- November 12, 2024 – Phoenix 120 vs. Utah 112
- February 8, 2024 – Phoenix 129 vs. Utah 115
- November 19, 2023 – Phoenix 140 vs. Utah 137
- November 17, 2023 – Phoenix 131 vs. Utah 128
- October 28, 2023 – Phoenix 126 vs. Utah 104
- March 27, 2023 – Phoenix 117 vs. Utah 103
- November 26, 2022 – Phoenix 113 vs. Utah 112
- November 18, 2022 – Utah 134 vs. Phoenix 133
- April 8, 2022 – Phoenix 111 vs. Utah 105
- February 27, 2022 – Utah 118 vs. Phoenix 114
