Denver Nuggets Dominate Phoenix Suns with 133-111 Victory

The Denver Nuggets opened their home schedule with a dominant 133-111 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Denver controlled the game from the start, led by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double performance and Jamal Murray’s scoring burst. Nikola Jokic recorded his second triple-double of the season, finishing with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and 15 assists, along with three steals. Despite taking only eight shots, Jokic’s playmaking was on full display, and he secured the triple-double with a turnaround hook shot late in the third quarter. Jokic now has 166 career triple-doubles in the regular season, trailing only Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson in NBA history (Nikola Jokic – ESPN). Jamal Murray added 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists for Denver. He energized the crowd with a 55-foot buzzer-beater at the end of the first quarter and hit a crucial three-pointer to start the fourth, pushing the Nuggets’ lead to 108-86. Aaron Gordon chipped in 17 points, following up his career-high 50-point game earlier in the week. The Nuggets established an early lead, going up by 20 points in the third quarter. Phoenix responded with a 13-2 run to close the gap to 83-74, but Denver answered with an 11-0 spurt to restore control. The Suns cut the deficit to 110-99 in the fourth, but the Nuggets sealed the win with a decisive 14-2 run. Free throws played a major role, with Denver hitting 36-of-40 attempts compared to Phoenix’s 18-of-22. All five Nuggets starters scored in double figures, underlining the team’s balance. For Phoenix, Devin Booker led all scorers with 31 points, three rebounds, and seven assists. Grayson Allen added 17 points. The Suns, who were coming off a heavy loss to the Clippers less than 24 hours earlier, played without starting center Mark Williams due to a right knee injury. This game continues the competitive rivalry between Denver and Phoenix, who played three overtime games in their last eleven meetings. Jokic’s recent performances against the Suns have been historic, including a 31-point, 21-rebound, 22-assist triple-double in their last overtime meeting (Nuggets 149-141 Suns (Mar 7, 2025) Final Score). Up next, the Suns will visit the Utah Jazz on Monday, while the Nuggets travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.