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Arizona's last available running back broke a 63-yard touchdown, set up another score with a 52-yard run and carried the overtime drive in a 33-30 win in Arlington.
Chad Ryland kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime to give the Arizona Cardinals a 33-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday.
Jamal Murray scored 39 points and Nikola Jokic dished 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 127-120 at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Friday.
The Suns created enough offense against Denver, but Jamal Murray, Christian Braun and a massive free-throw gap turned a productive night into a 127-120 loss.
Hayden Conner is already playing right guard. A new Thursday knee listing for center Hjalte Froholdt complicates Arizona’s improving practice picture.
Arizona listed nine nonparticipants, but the meaningful concern was the simultaneous absence of right tackle Elijah Wilkinson and right guard Jon Gaines II.
Zay Jones’ reported return gives Arizona an experienced receiver after Jalen Brooks went on injured reserve, but Jones’ earlier Cardinals production points toward a measured, rotational role.
Ajay Mitchell scored 30 points and dished five assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-114 at Paycom Center on Monday.
Devin Booker’s seven assists helped Phoenix create offense, but his 3 points left the Suns short when Oklahoma City’s replacement starters produced 48 efficient points.
Phoenix's Devin Booker scored 43 points as the home team defeated Golden State 131-122 on Saturday, improving to 1-1 while the Warriors drop to 0-3.
Booker made 17 of 25 shots, and Phoenix answered a 41-point loss in Portland by beating Golden State 131-122 in its home opener.
Devin Booker’s 43 points answered Phoenix’s ugly opener, but Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard supplied enough organization and timely shooting to keep the Suns’ 131-122 victory over Golden State from becoming a one-man production.
Jeremiyah Love will miss a second straight game, giving Bam Knight another opportunity while Jon Gaines II’s absence makes last week’s rushing split an imperfect comparison.
Max Melton’s setback, Garrett Williams’ partial return and Wydett Williams Jr.’s full participation leave Arizona’s secondary facing a coordination problem rather than a simple injury-count update.
Damian Lillard led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 124-83 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, capping a dominant first half in which the home team took a 72-35 lead.
The Suns lost 124-83 in Portland after falling behind 21-0, making basic execution a more urgent concern than who starts at center.
Oso Ighodaro’s unlisted status changes the Suns’ center question from medical necessity to basketball judgment, with Jordan Ott’s preference for continuity facing Khaman Maluach’s unfinished evaluation.
Phoenix’s planned $60 million downtown YMCA has the makings of a substantial civic investment, but its legacy will depend on ordinary access, reliable programming and housing delivered after the spotlight moves on.
Ryland went 6-for-6 and scored every Arizona point, capping a 43-yard kick as time expired after Jalen Brooks' 21-yard catch and a Rams penalty set up the winner at SoFi Stadium.
The Cardinals escaped the Rams 18-16 because Chad Ryland was perfect, but Arizona’s defense made that rescue possible while the offense repeatedly stalled inside the 20.
The visiting Utah Jazz defeated the Phoenix Suns 119-116 on Friday, Oct. 16, at Mortgage Matchup Center. Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 19 points, while the Jazz outscored Phoenix 29-21 in the final quarter to secure the win.
