Phoenix at Utah

The Phoenix Suns’ playoff hopes are on life support, as they trail Dallas by three games with just nine to play for the eighth and final slot in the Western Conference. They have Memphis, Sacramento twice, along with Minnesota, and Golden State, as well as a head-to-head matchup with the Mavs, so this becomes like a playoff game for them. The schedule is easy with what they have left, so I would expect a playoff-type effort here. The Suns have played better as they have won five of their last six. After a long hot streak, Utah has cooled off going just 3-4 over their last seven. I like the Suns to keep this one close.