No Kevin Durant, but Suns outshoot Jazz from long distance
Phoenix makes 21 3-pointers in 115-100 victory over Utah
The Phoenix Suns are now 3-0 this season without Kevin Durant and they're doing it with the three-ball.
Phoenix made 21 3-pointers in a 115-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
Mikal Bridges led the way with six 3s and scored 24 points. Devin Booker added 19 points and Deandre Ayton had 15 points and 14 rebounds.
The Suns were 21 of 48 from 3-point range (43.8%), while the Jazz were just 11 of 32 (34.4%).
The Jazz took a 25-19 lead after the first quarter, but the Suns came back to tie it at 51 at halftime.
The Suns took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Jazz 37-23.
The Jazz were led by Lauri Markkanen's 24 points.
The Suns are now 13-6 this season, while the Jazz are 11-10.
The Suns' three-point shooting has been a major factor in their success this season.
They are now shooting 38.9% from three-point range, which is fourth in the NBA.
The Suns have also been getting good production from their role players.
Bridges is averaging 17.3 points per game this season, while Ayton is averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
The Suns are now one of the favorites to win the NBA championship this season.
They have a lot of talent and they are playing with a lot of confidence.