The Phoenix Suns defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 126-104, at Footprint Center on Saturday.

Phoenix outscored Utah by at least six points in each of the first three quarters, maintaining the lead for the final 45 minutes of this 48-minute game. They led by 10 points after the first quarter, by 16 at the half and by 28 points headed into the final frame, getting their lead up to 33 points at times. The Suns shot 53 percent from the field while holding the Jazz to 44 percent shooting. Phoenix also connected on 26-of-28 from the free-throw line, while Utah hit just 12-of-14. The Suns outscored the Jazz in the paint, 64-50, and in fastbreak scoring, 23-6.

The Jazz (1-2) were led by Lauri Markkanen, collecting 19 points, three rebounds and two blocks. John Collins compiled 11 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Collin Sexton led the bench with 14 points, two rebounds and six assists, while Keyonte George generated 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists,

The Suns (2-1) were led by Kevin Durant, tallying 26 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Eric Gordon scored all of his points in the first half, collecting 21 points, two rebounds and four assists. Grayson Allen amassed 17 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Jusuf Nurkic accrued 10 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals.

On deck for Utah is a road matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Monday. As for Phoenix, they stay home to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday for their next tussle.