[Saba Sports News] The Phoenix Suns’ victory over the Utah Jazz in a dramatic double-overtime game was marked by a controversial overturned call in the final moments. With only 0.9 seconds remaining and the Jazz trailing 140-137, Jazz player Lauri Markkanen attempted a three-pointer in the corner, which was partially blocked by Suns’ Kevin Durant.
Initially, referee Ashley Moyer-Gleich called a foul on Durant, potentially giving Markkanen, an adept free-throw shooter, three chances to tie the game. However, following a Suns challenge and replay review, the referees reversed the decision, deeming Durant’s block clean.
This pivotal ruling cemented the Suns’ 140-137 win. Both Durant, with 39 points and 10 assists, and Markkanen, with 38 points and 17 rebounds, showcased exceptional performances.
The game, an early-season classic, saw the Suns thwart two prior chances for the Jazz to seal the game, with clutch shots from Markkanen in the fourth quarter and Collin Sexton in the first overtime, before securing their seventh season win with the decisive call.