Utah Jazz’s ‘frustrating night’: Loss to Suns, season sweep, falling to second place … not taking the game seriously?
The 121-100 defeat in Phoenix is perhaps not surprising, but Rudy Gobert’s postgame claim that some teammates didn’t even try hard with Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley out sparks a controversy.
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton knocks the ball away from Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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