The big picture

Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; Utah Jazz are 28th. Phoenix Suns have the higher position to protect.

Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.

Utah Jazz are 1–8 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 106.9 points for and 118.2 against.

Form

Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.

Utah Jazz have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Mavericks 100–112.

Utah Jazz have lost their last six.

Head to head

These sides have met 89 times on our records since 2001: Phoenix Suns 45, Utah Jazz 44.

Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 134–109 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Biggest margin between these two: Utah Jazz by 34 points in 2015-16 (103–69).

Players to watch

For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Utah Jazz, watch Keyonte George (21.3 points a game, 38 rebounds in 2026-27) and Lauri Markkanen (18 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Mortgage Matchup Center

Phoenix Suns have won 10 of their last 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Phoenix Suns go in as clear favourites.