Suns vs. Jazz: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Phoenix Suns (39-35) play against the Utah Jazz (35-39) at Vivint Arena
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Game Time: 9:00 PM EDT on Monday March 27, 2023
Phoenix Suns 0, Utah Jazz 0 (9:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ve had a number of longer film sessions, walk throughs and Kevin (Durant) is a student of the game and he’s talking to Jarrett (Jack) a ton. He’s talking to Kevin (Young). We had a longer film session this morning.”
Monty Williams on chemistry when Durant returns. #Suns pic.twitter.com/7rJi5hMOiQ – 8:57 PM
“We’ve had a number of longer film sessions, walk throughs and Kevin (Durant) is a student of the game and he’s talking to Jarrett (Jack) a ton. He’s talking to Kevin (Young). We had a longer film session this morning.”
Monty Williams on chemistry when Durant returns. #Suns pic.twitter.com/7rJi5hMOiQ – 8:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns update: Deandre Ayton (hip) available, Kevin Durant (ankle) out at Utah Jazz (w/videos) #Suns #Jazz azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/RzWmCnDG5Y – 8:51 PM
Phoenix Suns update: Deandre Ayton (hip) available, Kevin Durant (ankle) out at Utah Jazz (w/videos) #Suns #Jazz azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/RzWmCnDG5Y – 8:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Just an awareness.”
Monty Williams on #Suns fouling as they’re 3rd in the #NBA for most fouls committed per game at 21.6.
“You have to read the game and understand the officials are calling the game a certain way. Sometimes they let stuff go, sometimes they don’t. pic.twitter.com/T8C8sv02UG – 8:48 PM
“Just an awareness.”
Monty Williams on #Suns fouling as they’re 3rd in the #NBA for most fouls committed per game at 21.6.
“You have to read the game and understand the officials are calling the game a certain way. Sometimes they let stuff go, sometimes they don’t. pic.twitter.com/T8C8sv02UG – 8:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters at #Jazz
Chris Paul
Devin Booker
Josh Okogie
Torrey Craig
Deandre Ayton – 8:36 PM
#Suns starters at #Jazz
Chris Paul
Devin Booker
Josh Okogie
Torrey Craig
Deandre Ayton – 8:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s just a big mobile guy.”
Monty Williams on #Jazz big Walker Kessler as #Suns big Deandre Ayton returns after missing four games with right hip contusion.
Big matchup tonight. pic.twitter.com/iXVFjVQS8r – 8:31 PM
“He’s just a big mobile guy.”
Monty Williams on #Jazz big Walker Kessler as #Suns big Deandre Ayton returns after missing four games with right hip contusion.
Big matchup tonight. pic.twitter.com/iXVFjVQS8r – 8:31 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown told the story pregame of Kings equipment manager Miguel Lopez crying in the tunnel after the Utah win.
Miguel has been in Sacramento since the 2013-2014 season. He’s known nothing but losing like the fans. This season means so much to so many people. – 8:30 PM
Mike Brown told the story pregame of Kings equipment manager Miguel Lopez crying in the tunnel after the Utah win.
Miguel has been in Sacramento since the 2013-2014 season. He’s known nothing but losing like the fans. This season means so much to so many people. – 8:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk Suns-Jazz and Deandre Ayton’s return! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=6HoOE_… pic.twitter.com/WlNmaHP8bD – 8:28 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk Suns-Jazz and Deandre Ayton’s return! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=6HoOE_… pic.twitter.com/WlNmaHP8bD – 8:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton from the opposite free throw line. #Suns pic.twitter.com/cIrqOY50yS – 8:24 PM
Deandre Ayton from the opposite free throw line. #Suns pic.twitter.com/cIrqOY50yS – 8:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton pregame.
Returns after missing four games with right hip contusion. #Suns pic.twitter.com/bZwzPJ2XvX – 8:15 PM
Deandre Ayton pregame.
Returns after missing four games with right hip contusion. #Suns pic.twitter.com/bZwzPJ2XvX – 8:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker ends pregame with dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/2XKISIRmka – 8:12 PM
Devin Booker ends pregame with dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/2XKISIRmka – 8:12 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
another day, another wholesome @WalkerKessler13 moment 🫡 pic.twitter.com/N8I0TRRpVs – 8:10 PM
another day, another wholesome @WalkerKessler13 moment 🫡 pic.twitter.com/N8I0TRRpVs – 8:10 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
just a couple vibe guys 🖤
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/un228XVcUo – 8:06 PM
just a couple vibe guys 🖤
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/un228XVcUo – 8:06 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
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“He has led this team on and off the court as well as anyone could have expected,” former Texas star Kevin Durant said.
forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 8:02 PM
Now on @ForbesSports
NCAA Coaching Carousel: Texas Hires Rodney Terry On 5-Year, $15.3M Contract
“He has led this team on and off the court as well as anyone could have expected,” former Texas star Kevin Durant said.
forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 8:02 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🤌cottura perfetta🤌
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/dQ58mhF8DR – 8:02 PM
🤌cottura perfetta🤌
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/dQ58mhF8DR – 8:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“His coach is not as hard on him as he was then.”
#Jazz coach Will Hardy on Walker Kessler, who has emerged as one of the #NBA top shot blockers (4th in league at 2.3 a game).
Will face Deandre Ayton, who went for 29 points and 21 boards back in a home win over Utah. #Suns pic.twitter.com/i83dWVjHxS – 7:52 PM
“His coach is not as hard on him as he was then.”
#Jazz coach Will Hardy on Walker Kessler, who has emerged as one of the #NBA top shot blockers (4th in league at 2.3 a game).
Will face Deandre Ayton, who went for 29 points and 21 boards back in a home win over Utah. #Suns pic.twitter.com/i83dWVjHxS – 7:52 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Lauri Markkanen getting his pregame workout underway pic.twitter.com/WiBKE2CDhE – 7:51 PM
Lauri Markkanen getting his pregame workout underway pic.twitter.com/WiBKE2CDhE – 7:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We needed to shift our mindset defensively, especially with our size, to eliminate the rim first.”
#Jazz head coach Will Hardy on giving up more 3s.
#Suns are shooting 37 7% from 3 this season. pic.twitter.com/ZbkLM0kXh7 – 7:47 PM
“We needed to shift our mindset defensively, especially with our size, to eliminate the rim first.”
#Jazz head coach Will Hardy on giving up more 3s.
#Suns are shooting 37 7% from 3 this season. pic.twitter.com/ZbkLM0kXh7 – 7:47 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lauri Markkanen is available to play tonight against the Phoenix Suns – 7:43 PM
Lauri Markkanen is available to play tonight against the Phoenix Suns – 7:43 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jarrell Brantley getting in some pregame work from 3 pic.twitter.com/OnBl6GeigQ – 7:38 PM
Jarrell Brantley getting in some pregame work from 3 pic.twitter.com/OnBl6GeigQ – 7:38 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
UPDATED Jazz Injury Report (as of 3/27):
*AVAILABLE – Lauri Markkanen (left hand contusion)
OUT – Simone Fontecchio (left foot – turf toe)
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (left hand – fourth finger sprain)
OUT – Rudy Gay (low back soreness)
OUT – Collin Sexton (left hamstring strain) – 7:27 PM
UPDATED Jazz Injury Report (as of 3/27):
*AVAILABLE – Lauri Markkanen (left hand contusion)
OUT – Simone Fontecchio (left foot – turf toe)
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (left hand – fourth finger sprain)
OUT – Rudy Gay (low back soreness)
OUT – Collin Sexton (left hamstring strain) – 7:27 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
I don’t know if this is out there, but longtime Jazz fans may know the name and face of Dr. Richard Anderson, who had courtside seats for a long, long time. He recently passed away legacy.com/us/obituaries/… – 7:15 PM
I don’t know if this is out there, but longtime Jazz fans may know the name and face of Dr. Richard Anderson, who had courtside seats for a long, long time. He recently passed away legacy.com/us/obituaries/… – 7:15 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
It’s the frequency of possessions like this — where a guy just decides to not shoot when they’re at the rim — that has me far less concerned about Rudy Gobert’s total number of blocks.
Yes, Walker Kessler has more blocks. Doesn’t mean Rudy is all of a sudden trash at the rim. pic.twitter.com/zqkqFWM9nU – 5:28 PM
It’s the frequency of possessions like this — where a guy just decides to not shoot when they’re at the rim — that has me far less concerned about Rudy Gobert’s total number of blocks.
Yes, Walker Kessler has more blocks. Doesn’t mean Rudy is all of a sudden trash at the rim. pic.twitter.com/zqkqFWM9nU – 5:28 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Playing with passion.
@Annexus | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/tEZQIL9f9f – 5:11 PM
Playing with passion.
@Annexus | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/tEZQIL9f9f – 5:11 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The rescinding of Luka’s Tech is the 18th time this year that @NBA has done so. Luka, Trae Young, and Chris Paul are the only ones to have two of their tech’s rescinded. – 4:01 PM
The rescinding of Luka’s Tech is the 18th time this year that @NBA has done so. Luka, Trae Young, and Chris Paul are the only ones to have two of their tech’s rescinded. – 4:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Charles Barkley had some things to say about me once or twice, and yeah, it bothered me, it pissed me off a little bit as well.”
Vince Carter on #ESPN “This Just In’ with Max Kellerman talking about Kevin Durant’s reaction to Charles Barkley calling him “very sensitive.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/Tol0XVOjac – 3:48 PM
“Charles Barkley had some things to say about me once or twice, and yeah, it bothered me, it pissed me off a little bit as well.”
Vince Carter on #ESPN “This Just In’ with Max Kellerman talking about Kevin Durant’s reaction to Charles Barkley calling him “very sensitive.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/Tol0XVOjac – 3:48 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Harrison Barnes says nobody on the Kings bench will be monitoring the other games. He says if Phoenix loses and the Kings clinch, the fans will let them know. pic.twitter.com/kSFSyXrvNc – 3:07 PM
Harrison Barnes says nobody on the Kings bench will be monitoring the other games. He says if Phoenix loses and the Kings clinch, the fans will let them know. pic.twitter.com/kSFSyXrvNc – 3:07 PM