Phoenix • Their records, perhaps, might dissuade the comparison, but there are a few key similarities between what the Suns are doing and what the Jazz have done.
Both teams feature a young, dynamic scoring guard who’s unexpectedly had to handle a playmaking role this season. Both teams feature a burgeoning big man who happens to be particularly effective on one end of the court.
Jazz coach Quin Snyder said he recognized some of the steps the Phoenix organization — now run by his longtime friend and assistant Igor Kokoskov — is going through. Though the Suns have just 15 wins on the season, they came into Wednesday’s contest having won five out of seven, including a victory over West-leading Golden State.