Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal every scored 27 factors and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Wednesday night time within the nightcap to the NBA’s Christmas slate of video games.
The Nuggets blew out Phoenix 117-90 on Monday night time in Denver, however the Suns put up far more of a battle regardless of enjoying with out Devin Booker (groin) and Grayson Allen (concussion protocol).
Phoenix led by seven after three quarters and stretched it to 99-81 by the midpoint of the fourth quarter. The Suns pushed the result in 15 and held off the Nuggets down the stretch to finish a three-game shedding streak.
Nikola Jokić had 25 factors and 15 rebounds to guide the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. added 22 and Russell Westbrook had 17.
Jamal Murray had 13 factors, six rebounds and 6 assists after lacking the sport Monday sport with a sprained ankle.
The Suns led by 9 early after making six of their first seven 3-pointers, however the groups traded pictures the remainder of a hot-shooting first half.
Takeaways
Nuggets: Denver acquired again Murray, however could not match the depth of Monday’s blowout. Jokic scored seven factors after halftime and the Nuggets shot 8 of 29 from 3-point vary.
Suns: Phoenix might need been lacking two of its greatest shooters, however nonetheless 11 of 36 from 3-point vary. Monte Morris gave the Suns a pleasant raise off the bench with 11 factors and three assists.
Key second
The Suns took benefit of Jokic resting late within the third quarter and early within the fourth, stretching the result in 12 earlier than he returned.
Key stat
The Suns are at their greatest once they get out in transition and outscored the Nuggets 15-6 on the break.
Up subsequent
On Friday, the Nuggets host Cleveland, and the Suns host Dallas.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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