Jazz @ Suns Saturday Game Thread, 3-28-2026

[BooksOrangePlanet]

phoenix has 3 full days off before hosting the utah jazz this saturday - evening game starting at 7:00pm

after losing to denver phoenix is now 40-33

utah is 21-51 and dreaming of the lottery

location: mortgage matchup center, phoenix

when: saturday, march 28th, 2026

television: azfamily 3 / nba tv

time: 7:00 pm arizona time

 

[Mainstreet]

Nine games are left in the season, six on the road. The Suns need two wins to finish above .500.

It looks like the Play-In is the likely scenario.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

7th seed aint so bad

what's bad is being a lottery team with no draft pick - what's bad is hiring a rookie head coach who's in over his head - what's bad is another year with no playoffs or development

9 games to go and this hippie is happy - i expected to win more games than last year but i didn't expect to be this hopeful about next year

seriously yall - we manifested a power forward - how many times did you think it? how many articles mentioned it? how many times did you see fans complaining online?

and khaman... you can't tell me you're not starting to see it - williams going down allowed maluach to rise - sunrises are special - dunn oso fleming maluach all special

i think manman will have a shot at most improved player in the league next year - i think he has the size ability confidence and work ethic - once the game slows down for him it's over

book it - write it down - take a screenshot - fleming and maluach will be our starters in the playoffs next year along with book leaving only 2 spots - dillon brooks is a no brainer as well - we might actually have too many good players

 

[mjb21aztd]

Den loss tpok bit energy out of me esp book missin 3 (((

Hopin better luck vs struggling jazz mormon state heh

Fingers crossed

 

[Mainstreet]

7th seed aint so bad

what's bad is being a lottery team with no draft pick - what's bad is hiring a rookie head coach who's in over his head - what's bad is another year with no playoffs or development

9 games to go and this hippie is happy - i expected to win more games than last year but i didn't expect to be this hopeful about next year

seriously yall - we manifested a power forward - how many times did you think it? how many articles mentioned it? how many times did you see fans complaining online?

and khaman... you can't tell me you're not starting to see it - williams going down allowed maluach to rise - sunrises are special - dunn oso fleming maluach all special

i think manman will have a shot at most improved player in the league next year - i think he has the size ability confidence and work ethic - once the game slows down for him it's over

book it - write it down - take a screenshot - fleming and maluach will be our starters in the playoffs next year along with book leaving only 2 spots - dillon brooks is a no brainer as well - we might actually have too many good players

Still, the Suns could have been so much better. They relaxed in some games they shouldn't have.

Although injuries played a role, I never like to use that as an excuse. Never want the Suns to be settlers.

 

[Adrian]

Go Suns!

Sweep the Leg! No Mercy!

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns are tied 2-2 in their season series with the Clippers.

Phoenix is in 7th place in the West, three games ahead of the Clippers in the loss column.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

might make it to the game tomorrow

 

[Mainstreet]

might make it to the game tomorrow

Take some magic elixir to help those injured Suns players heal faster.

 

[leclerc]

Are the Jazz tanking this year? Or have they turned the corner? Would like to see Fleming matched on Markannen.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is the Suns injury report. Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams remain OUT.

The same with Haywood Highsmith and Amir Coffey.

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[BooksOrangePlanet]

9 games to go 2 starters still out

still no 5 on 5 for mark williams - he hasn't played since march 3rd and today is the 28th - idk how long it takes to get in or out of game shape but i do know the play-in starts on april 14th - best case scenario williams gets what? 10 days of cardio?

dillon on the other hand (lol) might be somewhat keeping in game shape - no 5 on 5 for dillon either but im guessing he can run and ride a bike? does anybody really know what to expect?

are we going to finally figure out the gillespie book jalen oneale oso lineup only to switch it up (again) right before the playoffs for yet another new lineup that's essentially never played before?

i don't think anybody knows what to expect

 

[Mainstreet]

9 games to go 2 starters still out

still no 5 on 5 for mark williams - he hasn't played since march 3rd and today is the 28th - idk how long it takes to get in or out of game shape but i do know the play-in starts on april 14th - best case scenario williams gets what? 10 days of cardio?

dillon on the other hand (lol) might be somewhat keeping in game shape - no 5 on 5 for dillon either but im guessing he can run and ride a bike? does anybody really know what to expect?

are we going to finally figure out the gillespie book jalen oneale oso lineup only to switch it up (again) right before the playoffs for yet another new lineup that's essentially never played before?

i don't think anybody knows what to expect

The Suns have needed more size at forward/center all season.

Although Fleming and Maluach offer hope for the future, they are not there yet. The Suns need to find a way to start winning some games and hope Williams and Brooks are ready for the play-in. I was hoping Highsmith might help but he has been slowed by injuries.

 

[Cheesebeef]

This can’t be another Bulls/Bucks game.

 

[Superbone]

This can’t be another Bulls/Bucks game.

No, it cannot although the Jazz played the Nuggets tough last game out and it went down to the wire. Sound familiar?

 

[Mainstreet]

This is why the Suns need a healthy Haywood Highsmith.

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[BooksOrangePlanet]

oh damn my friend got box seats for tonight - now i gotta dress to the nines

 

[Mainstreet]

oh damn my friend got box seats for tonight - now i gotta dress to the nines

Knowing friends in the right places is a good thing.

 

[Superbone]

oh damn my friend got box seats for tonight - now i gotta dress to the nines

Suns better win tonight or you're never going to a game again!

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Suns better win tonight or you're never going to a game again!

but if the suns win you gotta buy me box seats for the play-in

 

[Superbone]

but if the suns win you gotta buy me box seats for the play-in

 

[Mainstreet]

He stepped on the baseline on the in-bounds pass.

 

[Mainstreet]

This is a huge development. Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks played 5 on 5 today.

It's a precursor to their return to action.

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[Mainstreet]

Here is the latest Suns injury report.

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[Mainstreet]

The possibility of getting Highsmith, Brooks and Williams back soon is exciting.