Nuggets
SunsThe Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 127-120 on Friday, October 30, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The Nuggets led 71-67 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 39-30.
Top performers
Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 39 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 7 3-pointers, with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Christian Braun added 31 points. For the Suns, Miles Bridges had 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting, with 10 rebounds. Dillon Brooks added 22 points.
Double-doubles: Miles Bridges (24 points and 10 rebounds); Nikola Jokic (18 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists); Collin Gillespie (16 points, 10 assists and 4 steals). The Suns bench outscored the Nuggets reserves 43-12.
- Jamal Murray (DEN): 39 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 10-18 FG, 37 MIN
- Christian Braun (DEN): 31 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 11-16 FG, 37 MIN
- Miles Bridges (PHX): 24 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST, 10-19 FG, 37 MIN
- Dillon Brooks (PHX): 22 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 9-12 FG, 21 MIN
- Devin Booker (PHX): 20 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 7-19 FG, 39 MIN
- Nikola Jokic (DEN): 18 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST, 8-13 FG, 37 MIN
Context
The Nuggets improved to 3-2 with their second straight win, while the Suns fell to 1-3, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Saturday, Nov 14; the Suns host the Hornets on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Officials: Brian Forte, Tyler Ford and Mousa Dagher.