The Phoenix Suns once again relied on a heroic comeback after poor play for the majority of the game, and after pulling it off in the win of the season on Tuesday, they couldn’t replicate it in Friday’s 149-141 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets.
The Suns (29-33) are 1-2 against the Nuggets (40-22) so far this season with their lone win on Christmas Day. Denver beat Phoenix in their last matchup on Feb. 8 behind 30 points from Jamal Murray and a 26-11-9 statline from Jokic.
The Phoenix Suns (29-33 ... Denver is led by the reigning three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook. Denver is third in the West standings and has won seven of its last ...
With the Suns likely to get buckets, the Nuggets will have to match. Murray’s a great option to break the coverage Jokic has faced consistently, and the more often he lets his three-ball fly going forward, the better off the Nuggets will be.
The Phoenix Suns play against the Denver Nuggets in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.