Suns vs. Jazz: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Phoenix Suns (37-9) play against the Utah Jazz (18-18) at Vivint Arena

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday January 26, 2022

Phoenix Suns 0, Utah Jazz 0 (10:00 pm ET )

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Who got the loudest boo?
Chris Paul or Devin Booker? #Suns pic.twitter.com/F6kDJxSePT – 10:09 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns nine deep tonight.
And relax.
Devin Booker is here. Just stepped away for a minute. pic.twitter.com/Okef72Ptwl – 10:05 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Bring ’em out. pic.twitter.com/GEzvvKAZSO – 10:03 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Rematch. In Utah. #Jazz #Suns pic.twitter.com/X4QCKCxgik – 9:49 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
We in here. #Suns #Jazz pic.twitter.com/ab5l3PdxRO – 9:46 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bismack Biyombo getting the start tonight as Deandre Ayton (ankle) and JaVale McGee (sore knee) are out. #Suns – 9:45 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
For Utah tonight at Washington State: Rollie Worster, Lazar Stefanovic, Gabe Madsen, Marco Anthony, Dusan Mahorcic.
Utes will go small with Madsen in there in place of Riley Battin. Madsen is off a career-high 20 on 6-of-12 vs. USC.
Again, Branden Carlson is available tonight – 9:43 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
First five vs. Utah:
1️⃣ @Chris Paul
2️⃣ @Devin Booker
3️⃣ @Mikal Bridges
4️⃣ Cam Johnson
5️⃣ @Bismack Biyombo – 9:30 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
With the way this season is going, this may not happen.
BUT…..
With both rosters full strength, who wins best-of-7 series? #Suns #Jazz #ValleyProud #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/LWU9ZIQnQn – 9:21 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
SLC looks 📚
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/Knl3X3hf3c – 9:14 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Branden Carlson will dress and is available tonight for Utah at Wazzu, per an athletic department spokesperson.
Missed the last three games after undergoing an appendectomy on Jan. 15. – 9:10 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
En route.
#ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/MCRDGWRb9e – 9:06 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health update: pic.twitter.com/OX50rrgt5e – 9:00 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Jazz Pregame Show: @sportsiren has a story you won’t wanna miss 📺
7:30 PM MT on @ATTSportsNetRM pic.twitter.com/KLVsZuL2Sj – 8:59 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed #Suns star Tom Chambers for No. 99 all-time on the defensive rebounds list. – 8:56 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Happy for him.”
Monty Williams on #Suns GM James Jones receiving multiyear contract extension. pic.twitter.com/ICTUXpEff7 – 8:46 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams addresses JaVale McGee (knee soreness) and Deandre Ayton (ankle) injury status. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Zt3I45AOjv – 8:43 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams said JaVale McGee’s injury flared up in the last game and the Suns are being cautious with him. Deandre Ayton is still day-to-day, they’ll have an update on him when they return to Phoenix – 8:41 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Quin Snyder talked about the competitiveness of Monday’s game #Suns won over #Jazz despite both teams having key players out.
Rematch tonight. pic.twitter.com/MZPg9ctths – 8:32 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Rim protection.
Athletic wings.
Disciplined.
#Jazz coach Quin Snyder describing the #Suns defense that’s ranked second in defensive rating. pic.twitter.com/U9QRcL9urY – 8:26 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
“We’re a true definition of team, togetherness, competing, gratitude… That’s what we go by.”
🎥 @Deandre Ayton joined the @ESPNNBA broadcast in a sit-down. #NBAToday pic.twitter.com/gPsbynQ5nA – 7:58 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz are hoping to get Donovan Mitchell back this weekend from concussion protocol. – 7:51 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA Power Rankings: Suns, Heat remain on top as other elite teams stumble nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/26/nba… – 7:42 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
There is hope that Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell could return from his concussion this weekend, a source told @TheUndefeated. The Jazz play at Memphis on Friday and at Minnesota on Sunday. – 7:42 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Back home, ready to rematch ☀️
#TakeNote | @Lexus pic.twitter.com/AieQz00ybl – 7:33 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @NekiasNBA on the Heat, Bucks, Jazz, Mavs, Blazers, All-Stars, and more. Super fun episode with one of the best analysts covering basketball. Thanks Nekias! – 7:16 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns GM James Jones told @BurnsAndGambo today he trusts the team’s continuity ahead of the trade deadline and said he’s focused on internal development: arizonasports.com/story/2987012/… – 6:47 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kind of telling the best episode of The Book of Boba Fett didn’t involve him at all. The whole “Boba as reformed bounty hunter” thing always seemed like a weird approach when that’s exactly what Mando already did – 6:12 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After missing games against the Rockets and Jazz, Klay Thompson will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Mavericks. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/25/inj… – 6:00 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
#WallpaperWednesday featuring some of your requested players 📲 pic.twitter.com/qgT170gmMp – 5:35 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He makes me look good. He makes me look smart.”
Hiring Monty Williams is one of best moves James Jones has made in his role as #Suns GM.
Definitely top five. Arguably the best move.
Agree? https://t.co/sRbHzCwLZK pic.twitter.com/1BTMPAS5gG – 5:13 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns have had 9 home consecutive sellouts. pic.twitter.com/b27AzqCOVa – 5:00 PM