Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives past Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
PHOENIX — Before Saturday’s game, Jazz coach Quin Snyder repeated a phrase that became his team’s mantra earlier this season when the squad was having regular success on the road.
Snyder, when asked how the Jazz could propel home-cooked momentum gained during a five-game winning streak onto the road, had a familiar-sounding response.
“We like to say ‘Defense travels,’” he said, “and I think it’s that simple.