Phoenix Suns @ Denver Nuggets
21-22, 7-15 Away
97
21-22, 7-15 Away
28-13, 18-3 Home
126
28-13, 18-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
43% (39-90)
Field Goal %
56% (48-85)
28% (9-32)
Three Point %
44% (15-34)
71% (10-14)
Free Throw %
71% (15-21)
20
Turnovers
11
44
Rebounds
38
2
Largest Lead
32
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:David Guthrie
Referee:Ben Taylor
Referee:Dannica Baroody
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 39-90 | 48-85 |
| Field Goal % | 43 | 56 |
| 3PT | 9-32 | 15-34 |
| Three Point % | 28 | 44 |
| FT | 10-14 | 15-21 |
| Free Throw % | 71 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 38 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 15 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 29 | 31 |
| Assists | 28 | 30 |
| Steals | 4 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Total Turnovers | 20 | 11 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 29 | 9 |
| Fast Break Points | 6 | 24 |
| Points in Paint | 52 | 60 |
| Fouls | 17 | 20 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 2 | 32 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| 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 |
| 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 |
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