This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns as Suns Looking to Correct Glaring Problem From 1-3 Start. PHOENIX -- The first half of games has not been kind to the Suns and is a big reason why they sit at 1-3 to start the 2025-26 season.

The Phoenix Suns erased an early 20-point deficit against the Utah Jazz before dropping a thrilling 138-134 overtime loss. Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen erupted for 51 points and 14 rebounds on 14-of-32 shooting,

Dillon Brooks explained succinctly why the Suns defense hasn't been up their standards through the first three games.

The Phoenix Suns fell in overtime as Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points and the Suns allowed 28 rebounds in a 138-134 loss to Utah at Delta Center. Phoenix fell to 1-3 while the Jazz improved to 2-1.

The Phoenix Suns are on a two-game losing skid going into the finale of a three-game road trip on Monday, Oct. 27, against the Utah Jazz.

The Phoenix Suns continue their three-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the second of a back-to-back.

Phoenix will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Phoenix Suns play Memphis. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.