PHOENIX — The Utah Jazz remain winless on the road after dropping the team’s first NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns, 118-96, on Friday.

Lauri Markkanen had 30 points for the fourth straight game, Keyonte George had 17 points and a near triple-double, but the biggest story from this game comes from head coach Will Hardy.

He quickly looked deep into the bench after players near the top of the rotation started slow. Three notable young Jazz players all finished with 10 or fewer minutes.

That said, the changes worked. Quarters two through four were much more competitive than the first, and Hardy would address playing time after the game.

Utah Jazz Drop First NBA Cup Game In Phoenix

The first quarter went about as poorly as it could have.

In addition to the 36.8/30/0 shooting splits

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