Eric Bledsoe hits game-winning 3-pointer against Utah Jazz

Nov 2, 2013, 3:46 PM | Updated: 7:46 pm

Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe started out Friday’s contest ice cold against the Utah Jazz, and his team played sloppily for most of the evening, but the fourth-year guard took over in the fourth quarter, in which he scored 17 of his 18 points in the game.

Bledsoe, the 18th pick in the 2010 draft, swished a straightaway three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left over 6-foot-8 swingman Gordon Hayward, the ninth selection in the 2010 draft. The shot broke the 84-84 tie and helped the Suns to their second straight win to open the season.

The Kentucky product, who recently was unable to reach a deal on a contract extension with his new team, scored the Suns’ last 14 points in the contest.

If you missed it, here is the game winner from Friday night, as featured in the NBA’s YouTube stream.

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Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson, left, battles Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns forward Luis Scola, of Argentina, backs down Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Utah Jazz head coach calls a timeout against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Utah Jazz guard Jamaal Tinsley (6) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic, of Slovenia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Utah Jazz forward DeMarre Carroll (3) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks, left, drives past Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Utah Jazz forward DeMarre Carroll (3) pulls down a rebound over Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Shannon Brown passes around Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. The Jazz won 87-80. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Utah Jazz forward Alec Burks, left, is pressured by Phoenix Suns guard Shannon Brown, right, and Markieff Morris, rear, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. The Jazz won 87-80. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) fouls Phoenix Suns forward Luis Scola, of Argentina, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. The Jazz won 87-80. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) passes against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. The Jazz won 87-80. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns head coach Alvin Gentry calls a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. The Jazz won 87-80. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Utah Jazz guard Jamaal Tinsley, right, and Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic, of Slovenia, battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. The Jazz won 87-80. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat (4), of Poland, is fouled by Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) as Paul Millsap (24) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Phoenix. The Jazz won 87-80. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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