- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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The Phoenix Suns (40-33) are set to host the Utah Jazz (21-52) at the Mortgage Matchup Center this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Jazz faced the Wizards, suffering a loss with a score of 133-110. Utah committed 30 fouls while Washington recorded 22. The Jazz managed to hit 13 of 32 three-point attempts. Washington shot 66.7% from the free throw line, converting 16 of 24 attempts. They also secured 43 rebounds (8 offensive, 35 defensive) and generated 2 blocks. The Wizards recorded 21 assists and made 11 steals. Defensively, the Jazz allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 55.3% from the field, letting them convert 52 out of 94 attempts. Utah accumulated 24 assists and forced 26 turnovers while achieving 17 steals. On the boards, they grabbed a total of 27 rebounds, including 5 offensive. The Jazz shot 13 of 25 from the free throw line, resulting in a 52.0% free throw percentage. They concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 46.9% (45 of 96) and made 7 out of 29 shots from beyond the arc.
Cody Williams played a crucial role in the matchup. He achieved a shooting percentage of 55.0% from the field, dishing out 1 assist across 37 minutes while also grabbing 4 rebounds. Williams tallied 24 points, shooting 11 out of 20 from the floor.
Utah enters this game with a record of 21-52 this season. They are currently averaging 117.3 points per game (9th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 46.5%. The Jazz have a three-point shooting percentage of 34.6% (939 of 2,717) and convert 79.5% from the free-throw line. As a team, Utah is averaging 43.7 rebounds per game and has accumulated 2,144 assists this season, ranking 2nd in the league for assists. They are turning the ball over 15.7 times per game and committing an average of 21.5 personal fouls each night.
On the defensive end, the Jazz force their opponents into 14.5 turnovers per game while committing 20.8 personal fouls. They rank 30th in allowing assists to opponents, conceding 2,227 this season. The Jazz allow a field goal percentage of 49.1% (3,246 of 6,606) and give up an average of 45.2 rebounds per game. They also permit 37.2% from three-point range and rank 30th in the league, allowing opponents an average of 125.2 points per game.
In their last game, the Suns fell to the Nuggets with a score of 125-123. Phoenix secured 26 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards, totaling 39 for the match. They had 10 turnovers while achieving 6 steals. The Nuggets committed 22 personal fouls, leading to the Suns attempting 37 free throws, converting 28 for a success rate of 75.7%. Phoenix made 17 of 47 attempts from beyond the arc (36.2%). Overall, the Suns went 39 of 89 from the field, equating to a 43.8% shooting percentage. The Suns allowed the Nuggets to shoot 51.1% from the field, permitting them to score 45 out of 88 shots. Denver shot 40.6% from three-point territory, hitting 13 of 32 attempts, and were successful with 22 of 30 free throws for a 73.3% conversion rate. In terms of rebounding, the Suns allowed Denver to secure 33 total rebounds (6 on the offensive end).
Devin Booker contributed significantly for the Suns, shooting 5 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 35.7% and recording 3 rebounds. He accumulated a total of 22 points in 35 minutes while also assisting 8 times during the matchup.
Phoenix holds a record of 40-33 for the season. Offensively, the Suns are shooting 45.4% from the field, ranking 28th in the league. They have scored a total of 8,204 points this year (112.4 points per game) and average 42.9 rebounds each game. The team averages 24.7 assists per game (28th in the league) and turns the ball over 14.4 times. Phoenix commits 20.8 fouls per game and has a free throw success rate of 78.5%.
Defensively, the Suns allow 34.5% from three-point range (886 of 2,566) and their opponents make 78.3% of their free throw shots. They permit an average of 24.8 assists and 43.8 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 16th in the league, respectively. The Suns are 6th in the league for points allowed per game, with an average of 111.2. They force 16.3 turnovers per contest and allow opponents to shoot 47.1% from the field (15th in basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Pick Phoenix
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