Phoenix Suns Melt Down Against Utah Jazz
Suns Lose 134-105 To Jazz In Game 1
The Phoenix Suns lost 134-105 to the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.
The Jazz took control of the game early, leading by as many as 25 points in the first half.
The Suns never recovered, and the Jazz cruised to a 29-point victory.
Booker Struggles
Devin Booker, the Suns' leading scorer, had a tough night.
He finished with just 21 points on 7-of-22 shooting.
Booker also had eight turnovers.
Suns' Defense Fails
The Suns' defense, which was one of the best in the league during the regular season, was unable to stop the Jazz.
The Jazz shot 52.4% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range.
The Suns also allowed the Jazz to score 22 points off of turnovers.
Jazz Dominate Inside
The Jazz dominated the Suns in the paint.
They outscored the Suns 56-32 in the paint.
Rudy Gobert led the Jazz with 23 points and 15 rebounds.
Suns Need To Adjust
The Suns will need to make some adjustments if they want to win this series.
They need to improve their defense and find a way to get Booker going.
The Suns will also need to play with more energy and intensity.
Game 2 Is Thursday
Game 2 of the series is on Thursday night in Phoenix.
The Suns will need to win Game 2 to tie the series.
If they lose Game 2, they will be in a tough spot.