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The Utah Jazz just absorbed their most disappointing loss of the season as they lost the top seed in the Western Conference after succumbing to a lopsided defeat against the Phoenix Suns. Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson ripped the idea that his team didn't take the game seriously but bared that they should definitely come out stronger in their coming games, via Eric Walden.
Jordan Clarkson said of the idea some didn't take this game seriously: "I don't think that was in anyone's brain." Said it came down to the Jazz not playing enough defense. Added, "It's a loss — we can't look at it like it's the end of the world."
— tribjazz (@tribjazz) May 1, 2021
On Friday night, the top two teams in the Western Conference squared off in a potential playoff matchup. Unfortunately, the game didn't live up to the buzz as the Jazz found themselves trailing by a large margin after the Suns had a strong start in the opening frame.
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Due to a lackluster effort on both ends of the floor, Quin Snyder and his men never recuperated as they dug themselves a deep hole. Meanwhile, the Suns never looked back as they cruised to secure a 121-100 victory on their home floor. Clarkson finished the game with 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists while Devin Booker led his team with 31 points.
With the crucial win, Phoenix managed to tie Utah with a 45-18 win-loss record as the Suns became the newest top seed in the Western Conference. Despite dropping in the standings, the Jazz can still regain their previous spot if they can manage to come out stronger in their coming games.
Due to their excellent showing in the regular season, Jazz fans are expecting their team to make a long postseason run. Hopefully, the tough loss against the Suns will help Utah learn from their mistakes and bounce back as they prepare for the upcoming postseason.
