Even though it was a challenging match, the Phoenix Suns managed to come out on top.

The Suns of Phoenix beat the Jazz of Utah in a nail-biter of a game that went into double overtime, 140-137. 

Their first three-game winning run of the season is now in the books, bringing their overall record to 7-6. 

A Suns challenge reversed a Kevin Durant “foul” on a Jazz three-point shot, which might have tied the game and sent it to a third overtime in Salt Lake City; the game was really that close. 

That was Durant’s third consecutive game with 30 or more points, as he led Phoenix with 39. Eight rebounds and ten assists were also hiss. 

Before time ran out, the Suns were within a point of winning the game in regulation, but Devin Booker missed a game-winning three-point attempt. With an impressive 8-21 shooting percentage, Booker poured in 26 points. In addition to his five boards, he had eight assists. 

A rapid eight points were scored by Eric Gordon in the opening two minutes of the first overtime. Before Gordon missed a free shot with under ten seconds to go, the Suns felt they had the game won. However, Utah came roaring back in the closing seconds, creating a putback opportunity that sent the game to double overtime. 

In the first half, the Suns built a lead that would grow to eleven points. All of the starters reached double digits in scoring. In addition to his 12 boards, Jusuf Nurkic scored 18 points for a double-double. 

A career-high 38 points and 17 boards from Lauri Markkanen propelled Utah to victory. After falling behind in both overtimes, the Jazz clawed their way back into the game. In their second consecutive loss against Phoenix, Utah shot a dismal 15 for 45 from outside the arc. 

Turnovers were an issue for both teams throughout the game, with 37 total throughout the match. There were ten or more shot attempts in each of the six periods in the game, with Phoenix (102) and Utah (115). 

The Suns blocked 13 shots despite Utah’s 59 rebounds to Phoenix’s 44 in the paint.