Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns
14-5, 8-2 Away
130
14-5, 8-2 Away
12-9, 8-4 Home
112
12-9, 8-4 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
58% (44-76)
Field Goal %
44% (39-88)
58% (22-38)
Three Point %
33% (14-42)
95% (20-21)
Free Throw %
77% (20-26)
17
Turnovers
7
40
Rebounds
32
21
Largest Lead
8
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Pat Fraher
Referee:Phenizee Ransom
Referee:Danielle Scott
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 44-76 | 39-88 |
| Field Goal % | 58 | 44 |
| 3PT | 22-38 | 14-42 |
| Three Point % | 58 | 33 |
| FT | 20-21 | 20-26 |
| Free Throw % | 95 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 32 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 30 | 21 |
| Assists | 36 | 23 |
| Steals | 2 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 17 | 7 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 23 | 7 |
| Fast Break Points | 9 | 17 |
| Points in Paint | 42 | 42 |
| Fouls | 20 | 23 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 21 | 8 |
DEN @ PHX Videos
Nikola Jokic with the and-1 bucket
Spencer Jones throws down big dunk vs. Phoenix Suns
Jonas Valanciunas gets the hoop and the harm
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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