Suns Beat Jazz 134-109, Move Closer to Play-In
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PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns defeated the Utah Jazz 134-109 on Saturday night in Phoenix, with Jalen Green scoring 31 and Devin Booker adding 26 in a game that followed recent injury updates and late-season positioning for the Western Conference play-in. The victory moved Phoenix within 3 1/2 games of sixth-place Houston this week, with the Suns buoyed by cleared medical statuses for Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen; remaining regular-season games will determine final playoff or play-in seeding in the West.
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Timeline of Events
- Season start: injuries and roster shifts affected Phoenix's depth and performance.
- Nov. 1: Suns beat Jazz 118-96 (Devin Booker 36).
- Midseason: Phoenix dealt with extended injuries to Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams.
- This week: Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen were cleared in practice reports.
- Saturday night: Suns routed Jazz 134-109; Jalen Green 31, Booker 26; Phoenix within 3.5 games of sixth place.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Suns fan, this is a big deal. The team's playoff chances are looking up. With key players back from injury, they're closing in on sixth place. Keep an eye on the remaining games. They'll decide the final seeding.
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The Phoenix Suns benefited from a 134-109 victory that improved their Western Conference position, produced strong scoring outings from Jalen Green and Devin Booker, and strengthened the team's prospects for securing a favorable play-in standing.
The Utah Jazz suffered a decisive loss that underscored an extended losing streak, depleted roster depth on a back-to-back, and further diminished their standings and developmental objectives this season.
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