Booker Scores 31, Leads Suns to 120-112 Victory Over Jazz in the Teams' NBA Cup Opener

Booker leads the way for Suns

Devin Booker scored 31 points, Chris Paul added 19 points and 14 assists, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 120-112 on Tuesday night in the teams' NBA Cup opener. Deandre Ayton had 16 points and 14 rebounds for the Suns, who have won three straight.

Mitchell's 31 points not enough for the Jazz

Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points for the Jazz, who have lost three of their last four. Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 15 rebounds for Utah.

Suns take control in the third quarter

The Suns took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Jazz 33-22. Booker scored 13 points in the quarter, including a pair of three-pointers.

Suns pull away in the fourth quarter

The Suns continued to pull away in the fourth quarter, leading by as many as 15 points. The Jazz never got closer than seven points in the final period.

Suns improve to 4-2 in the NBA Cup

With the win, the Suns improved to 4-2 in the NBA Cup. The Jazz fell to 2-4 in the tournament.

What's next?

The Jazz didn't detail their future matches in the tournament. The Suns will face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night for their next match in the NBA Cup.