Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns
West Semifinals - Game 3 • DEN leads series 2-1
53-29, 19-22 Away
114
53-29, 19-22 Away
45-37, 28-13 Home
121
45-37, 28-13 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
44% (43-97)
Field Goal %
51% (48-95)
33% (10-30)
Three Point %
32% (9-28)
86% (18-21)
Free Throw %
89% (16-18)
13
Turnovers
9
51
Rebounds
41
5
Largest Lead
16
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:James Williams
Referee:Zach Zarba
Referee:Sean Corbin
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 43-97 | 48-95 |
| Field Goal % | 44 | 51 |
| 3PT | 10-30 | 9-28 |
| Three Point % | 33 | 32 |
| FT | 18-21 | 16-18 |
| Free Throw % | 86 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 51 | 41 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 16 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 35 | 34 |
| Assists | 27 | 24 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 10 | 7 |
| Fast Break Points | 11 | 23 |
| Points in Paint | 52 | 48 |
| Fouls | 21 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 5 | 16 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
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