Booker scores 36 points to end Suns' losing streak as they defeat Jazz 118-96 for their first NBA Cup win.

2025-11-04 07:34

November 4th - The Suns easily defeated the Jazz 118-96, ending their losing streak. Booker continued his hot streak, scoring 36 points and dishing out 9 assists, leading the team back to winning ways.

At the start of the game, the Suns quickly got into the game, with Booker on fire, scoring 12 points and dishing out 3 assists in the first quarter, leading the team to establish a 20- point lead.

In the second quarter, the Suns' shooting percentage dropped, and the Jazz took the opportunity to launch a counterattack, slightly narrowing the gap with free throws and three-pointers. At halftime, the Suns still led 54-40.

In the second half, the Jazz, led by Markkanen, had multiple players contributing, narrowing the gap to 10 points at one point. At the crucial moment, Booker stepped up, scoring consecutively with drives and outside shots to stabilize the situation. Allen then hit a three-pointer, and Booker converted a powerful 2+1 play to seal the victory. Ultimately, the Suns defeated the Jazz 118-96, ending their four-game losing streak.

Suns player data

Booker 36 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists; Allen 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals; Dunn 13 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; O'Neal 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Gillespie 12 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Williams 9 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks; Iguodala 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist

Jazz player statistics

Markkanen 33 points, 4 rebounds; George 17 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists; Lee Kyle 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Williams 8 points, 1 rebound; Nurkic 7 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Bailey 6 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Harkless 5 points, 1 assist; Kessler 4 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist