Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns
45-28, 24-15 Away
125
45-28, 24-15 Away
40-33, 23-15 Home
123
40-33, 23-15 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
51% (45-88)
Field Goal %
44% (39-89)
41% (13-32)
Three Point %
36% (17-47)
73% (22-30)
Free Throw %
76% (28-37)
10
Turnovers
3
50
Rebounds
41
50%
Percent Led
42%
12
Largest Lead
11
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Nick Buchert
Referee:Gediminas Petraitis
Referee:Dannica Baroody
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 45-88 | 39-89 |
| Field Goal % | 51 | 44 |
| 3PT | 13-32 | 17-47 |
| Three Point % | 41 | 36 |
| FT | 22-30 | 28-37 |
| Free Throw % | 73 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 50 | 41 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 14 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 36 | 31 |
| Assists | 35 | 24 |
| Steals | 2 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 10 | 3 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 13 | 5 |
| Fast Break Points | 11 | 7 |
| Points in Paint | 58 | 36 |
| Fouls | 27 | 20 |
| Technical Fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 12 | 11 |
| Percent Led | 50 | 42 |
DEN @ PHX Videos
Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns: Game Highlights
The Joker's impressive 23 point triple-double leads Denver past Phoenix
Nikola Jokic gives Denver the lead with 11.5 seconds left
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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