The Jazz experienced their first road game of the season tonight in Phoenix versus a Suns team missing Booker and Beal and lost 126-104.
Right from the tip, John Collins was active, scoring the first four points of the game. The Suns quickly struck back with the assist of several Utah Jazz turnovers. Phoenix scored 10 straight points and by the first game break, Phoenix had built a 14-7 lead.
Despite turnovers being a persistent problem for the Jazz, they managed to bring the game closer mid-way through the first quarter. This was in large part due to Clarkson stepping up his leadership and scoring a quick six points after huddling the team up following a messy start.