Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
· NBA Cup - Group PlayMurray scores 39 points, Braun adds 31 to lead Nuggets over the Suns 127-120 in NBA Cup
Murray scored 28 points in the second half and finished 10 of 18 from the floor, including 7 of 9 from 3-point range. The Nuggets made 20 3s and shot 52.6% from behind the arc.
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic had 18 points and 10 assists and all five starters scored in double figures. The Nuggets took a 103-93 lead after three quarters and never trailed in the fourth, turning back the Suns, who could never get the game within one possession down the stretch.
Miles Bridges scored 24 points to lead the Suns, Devin Booker had 20 on his 30th birthday and Collin Gillespie added 16 points and 10 assists off the bench.
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected in the third quarter after he kicked Murray in the groin on a turnaround jumper. Brooks was leading the team with 22 points at the time.
The Nuggets have a six-game winning streak in the series, dating to Christmas Day in 2024. Denver won consecutive games for the first time this season.
Braun poured in 22 points in the first half, shooting 8 of 10 from the field and hitting all six of his 3-pointers. The Nuggets made 13 of 20 (65%) from beyond the arc before the break to take a 71-67 lead into halftime.
Brooks helped the Suns stay close before the break, nearly matching Braun after scoring 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 4 of 5 on 3s.
Suns: At Golden State on Monday night.
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Regular Season Series
DEN leads series 1-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 127 - 120 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 127 - 120 |
| 4th 0.5 |  |
Suns offensive team rebound | 127 - 120 |
| 4th 0.5 | |
Jordan Goodwin misses 22-foot jumper | 127 - 120 |
| 4th 0.8 |  |
Christian Braun makes free throw 2 of 2 | 127 - 120 |
Statistics
 DEN |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 42-80 | FG | 46-94 |
| 53 | Field Goal % | 49 |
| 20-37 | 3PT | 18-42 |
| 54 | Three Point % | 43 |
| 23-30 | FT | 10-11 |
| 77 | Free Throw % | 91 |
| 40 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 15 |
| 28 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 30 | Assists | 34 |
| 11 | Steals | 10 |
| 3 | Blocks | 5 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 19 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 3 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 3 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 1 |
| 28 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 14 | Fast Break Points | 11 |
| 32 | Points in Paint | 50 |
| 13 | Fouls | 22 |
| 13 | Largest Lead | 7 |
| 11 | Lead Changes | 11 |
| 66 | Percent Led | 26 |
Phoenix Suns Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin, G | Out | Nov 9 |
| Mark Williams, C | Out | Sep 11 |
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther, G | Out | Oct 16 |
Game Information
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 17,071 · Capacity:
2026-27 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma City |
8 | 2 | .800 | - | W4 |
 Minnesota |
8 | 3 | .727 | 0.5 | W4 |
 Portland |
6 | 3 | .667 | 1.5 | L2 |
 Denver |
5 | 4 | .556 | 2.5 | L1 |
 Utah |
1 | 9 | .100 | 7 | L8 |
2026-27 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Lakers |
- | 2 | W6 | 0.8333333 | 10 |
 Golden State |
1.5 | 3 | W8 | 0.72727275 | 8 |
 Phoenix |
5.5 | 6 | L1 | 0.33333334 | 3 |
 LA Clippers |
6.5 | 7 | W1 | 0.22222222 | 2 |
 Sacramento |
8 | 9 | L3 | 0.1 | 1 |
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