Two days after earning their first playoff appearance in 11 years, the Phoenix Suns claimed a share of the best record in the NBA on Friday with a 121-100 win over the visiting Utah Jazz.
Devin Booker led the way with 31 points as Phoenix dominated Utah in an outcome that resulted in both teams leaving with 45-18 records.
This was the Suns’ third win over the Jazz in as many games this season, giving them the tiebreaker if they end up tied going into the playoffs.
☀️ 31 points for @DevinBook.
☀️ 1st place out West for @Suns. pic.twitter.com/ERCYOMmyEy— NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2021
The matchup of the two top teams in the NBA went about as well as you’d expect considering the home team was mostly at full strength and the visitors were missi…
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