NBA · Friday, October 16, 2026
Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT). Game 11 of 12 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Utah Jazz played at Phoenix Suns on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Utah Jazz 119, Phoenix Suns 116. Utah Jazz had 3 full days off since the last game. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Utah Jazz 119, Phoenix Suns 116
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Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz won at home against San Antonio Spurs 119-109 on Mon, Oct 12. Full days off before this game: 3.
Next on the schedule: at Memphis Grizzlies on Wed, Oct 21 at 8:00 PM ET.
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Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns lost on the road at San Antonio Spurs 103-123 on Wed, Oct 14. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Portland Trail Blazers on Wed, Oct 21 at 10:00 PM ET.
- Utah Jazz had 3 full days off since the last game.
- Rest edge to Utah Jazz: 2 more days off than Phoenix Suns.
Research checklist for Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns start on Fri, Oct 16?
Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns was scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was game 11 of 12 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns on Fri, Oct 16?
Utah Jazz 119, Phoenix Suns 116 (final).
When did Utah Jazz last play before this game?
Utah Jazz won at home against San Antonio Spurs 119-109 on Mon, Oct 12.
When did Phoenix Suns last play before this game?
Phoenix Suns lost on the road at San Antonio Spurs 103-123 on Wed, Oct 14.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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