Stephen Curry scored 28 points with five 3-pointers, Moses Moody came off the bench to score 24 and also hit five 3s, and the Golden State Warriors jumped to a big early lead before holding on for a 118-107 victory over the short-handed Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

The Phoenix Suns drop to 1-2 after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the second game of 3-game road trip that continues on Oct. 27 at Utah.

Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 32 points, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks while Keyonte George added 29 points and eight assists of his own.

The Suns had a monster first quarter and forced the Jazz to play on their heels for most of their NBA Cup group opener.

A return home for the Phoenix Suns provided observers with different optics but another loss, this one a gut-punch from the Memphis Grizzlies.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama couldn’t find an answer against the Phoenix Suns, who handed the Spurs their first loss of the season Sunday, 130‑118.

The Phoenix Suns conclude a three-game homestand Sunday, Nov. 2, against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center. The game tips off at 6 p.m. and will be televised by Arizona's Family Sports (3TV).

Phoenix Suns fans want to see Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming now. But there's a process to their increased playing time.