- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network
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The Phoenix Suns (1-4) are set to host the Utah Jazz (2-2) at the Mortgage Matchup Center this Friday.
In their last outing, the Jazz faced the Trail Blazers, narrowly losing 136-134. Utah shot 48.8% from the field (41 of 84) and managed 11 out of 35 beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 41 of 49 attempts for an impressive 83.7%. The Jazz grabbed 41 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, and tallied 30 assists while forcing Portland into 18 turnovers with 10 steals. Defensively, they allowed a field goal percentage of 47.9% on 46 attempts from the Blazers, who also recorded 34 assists and 14 steals. Portland secured 37 total rebounds (8 offensive, 29 defensive) and blocked 7 shots while shooting 85.2% from the charity stripe, hitting 23 of 27 attempts. The Jazz committed 24 fouls compared to Portland’s 33.
Lauri Markkanen was a standout player, contributing 32 points on 10 of 19 shooting. He played 38 minutes and secured 5 rebounds, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 52.6% and dishing out 2 assists.
The Jazz enter this matchup with a record of 2-2 this season, averaging 126.3 points per game (6th in the league) on a shooting percentage of 46.8%. From three-point range, they are shooting 33.7% (57 of 169) and hitting 86.9% from the free-throw line. Utah averages 51.5 rebounds per contest and has dished out 120 assists, ranking 14th in the NBA. They are turning the ball over 18.5 times per game while committing 22.0 personal fouls each night.
Defensively, the Jazz force their opponents into 15.0 turnovers per game while committing 25.3 fouls. They rank 17th in the league in assists allowed, surrendering 122 so far this season. The Jazz have allowed an opponent field goal percentage of 45.6% (170 of 373) and concede an average of 39.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, they allow 36.9% on three-point attempts and sit 20th in the league for points allowed per game (120.8).
The Suns faced a heartbreaking defeat to the Grizzlies, finishing 114-113. In terms of rebounding, Phoenix allowed Memphis to secure 46 total rebounds (16 offensive). The Suns shot 39.5% from three-point range, hitting 15 of 38 attempts and were 11 of 13 from the free-throw line (84.6%). Memphis shot 47.3%, converting 44 of 93 field goals. In total, the Suns shot 41 of 86 from the floor, achieving a 47.7% shooting rate. Furthermore, they made 16 of 40 three-point attempts (40%) and converted 15 free throws at an 88.2% success rate. The Grizzlies fouled 17 times, leading to 17 free-throw attempts for the Suns. Phoenix turned the ball over 21 times and retrieved 39 total rebounds (25 defensive and 14 offensive).
Devin Booker had a notable impact on the game for Phoenix, scoring 32 points in 36 minutes, dishing out 3 assists with 4 rebounds while shooting 38.5% from the field (10 of 26).
The Suns hold a record of 1-4 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 44.3% from the field, ranking 26th in the league. Phoenix has scored a total of 580 points, averaging 116.0 per game, and grabbing 42.8 rebounds per contest. They are recording assists 26.4 times per game (14th in the league) but are also averaging 17.8 turnovers. The Suns commit 25.6 fouls per game and hold a free throw percentage of 78.8%.
Defensively, the Suns allow 38.0% for three-point shots (65 of 171) with opponents converting 85.0% of their free throws. They concede an average of 29.0 assists and 46.0 rebounds per game, ranking 28th and 21st in the league respectively. In terms of points allowed, the Suns are ranked 27th, giving up 126.0 points per game and forcing 16.8 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot 49.0% from the field, which places them 25th in the NBA.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Selection: Back Phoenix
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