Nikola Jokić led Denver to its sixth consecutive victory with another masterful performance. The Phoenix Suns fell on their home court with a score of 122-105, while the Nuggets’ center finished the game with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists.
A “Sombor-double” was recorded by Nikola Jokić in Arizona, as he was just one assist away from another triple-double in the NBA.
The Denver center had an excellent shooting percentage, making 11 of 13 field goals. This time, he limited his three-point attempts, hitting one of two.
The Nuggets’ job was significantly easier as Phoenix was without Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant.
Devin Booker had a strong performance with 24 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, but he couldn’t take on Denver alone. Jokić was inspired, and Jamal Murray was on fire, finishing as the game’s top scorer with 30 points, three rebounds, and five assists.
The opening quarter was highly efficient, with Denver edging it 37-32. That lead grew by halftime, as the visitors from Colorado held an eight-point advantage—63-55.
The game was effectively decided in the third quarter when Denver added another nine points to its lead, extending it to +17. Without Durant and Beal, Phoenix had no way back, and the outcome was sealed.
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Source: Sputnik, Foto: AP photo/ Rick Scuteri