The Phoenix Suns are viewing their 1-4 start differently going into their rematch against the Utah Jazz on Friday, Oct. 31, to open NBA Cup West Group A play at Mortgage Matchup Center.

The game tips off at 7 p.m. MST and will be televised by Arizona's Family (3TV).

“We could be 3-2,” Suns forward Ryan Dunn said. “We lost a couple of tough games, to Utah and here (versus Memphis). We could have a whole different perspective, but it’s part of it.”

The Suns (1-4) have dropped four straight games, with their last two losses coming Oct. 27, in overtime at Utah, 138-134, and Oct. 29 against the Grizzlies, 114-113, at home.

Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points in leading Utah (2-2) past the Suns, who trailed by as many as 20 points before forcing overtime. Two nights later, Dev

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