Phoenix had allowed an average of 69.5 points in the first half of its first four games, as the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets each eclipsed 70 points in the first half. The Jazz totaled 64 in the first half of their overtime win over Phoenix. The Suns reversed that trend Wednesday.

The Memphis Grizzlies split their two-game road trip, and rookie Cedric Coward's performances might force them to put him in the starting lineup.