By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 05:13 GMT, 1 November 2025 | Updated: 05:13 GMT, 1 November 2025
PHOENIX (AP) - Devin Booker scored 36 points and had nine assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 118-96 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup group play on Friday night.
Grayson Allen scored 14 points, Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn had 13 points each and Dunn grabbed 10 rebounds for the Suns, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz with 33 points, his fourth straight game scoring at least 30 points. Keyonte George finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for Utah. Walker Kessler led Utah with 13 rebounds.
The Suns took command in the first quarter, outscoring the Jazz 37-17 in the frame. Phoenix led 54-40 by halftime and slowly expanded the lead in the second half.
The Jazz turned the ball over 21 times, compared to nine times for the Suns.
The Suns are at home against the Spurs on Sunday.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts after scoring against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
The Jazz play another road game as they travel to meet the Hornets on Sunday.
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Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) scores against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George drives on Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey drives on Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)