The Phoenix Suns powered to their fifth straight win on Thursday night, grinding out another tough back-to-back victory despite missing key big man Mark Williams. Phoenix kept control late and took down Utah at Footprint Center, continuing their November surge.
The Suns showed serious depth and focus, closing out another clutch performance just 24 hours after their last outing. According to Arizona Sports, Phoenix leaned heavily on its guard play and fast-paced offense to get past the Jazz, with multiple role players stepping up in Williams’ absence.
Williams sat for the second straight night as he continues to deal with soreness, per AZCentral, forcing Phoenix to rely on a smaller lineup. Still, the Suns controlled the tempo, attacked the rim, and locked in defensively down the stretch.
- Strong scoring bursts from the starting backcourt
- Timely rebounding and transition plays from the bench
- Improved ball movement that kept Utah chasing
Phoenix head coach Mike Budenholzer praised the team’s battle-tested mindset, noting they “played with outstanding urgency and trust.”
Fans were fired up after the win and the growing hot streak:
- “Five straight! This team is finally clicking,” one fan posted.
- Another wrote, “Suns are dangerous when everyone buys in. Loving the energy.”
- “Even without Williams, they’re playing tough basketball,” a user added.
The optimism around the Suns’ momentum is quickly building online.
The Suns now look ahead to a weekend matchup as they wait for further updates on Mark Williams, who is expected to be evaluated again before the next game. Phoenix hopes he returns soon, especially with a tougher stretch of the schedule approaching.
If the Suns continue this form, they could rise fast in the Western Conference standings.
