The Phoenix Suns moved to 40-33 after a 125-123 result against the Denver Nuggets, who entered at 45-28 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
First quarter
The Phoenix Suns opened with 35 first-quarter points while the Denver Nuggets scored 28 in the same quarter.
The Suns leaned on perimeter volume with 47 3-point attempts on the night, setting a tempo that showed up early.
Devin Booker finished with 22 points and 8 assists, and his distribution helped the Suns post 24 assists as a team.
Second quarter
The Denver Nuggets swung the game in the second quarter by scoring 39 points while the Phoenix Suns scored 22.
Denver finished with 35 assists and shot 51 percent from the field, and that ball movement kept pressure on the Suns’ defense.
The Nuggets also built 60 total rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, which supported 15 second-chance points.
Third quarter
The Phoenix Suns answered with 38 third-quarter points while the Denver Nuggets scored 30 in the period.
The Suns converted 17 3-pointers at 36 percent, and that third-quarter lift kept the game within a single-possession margin.
Royce O'Neale posted 17 points and 3 blocks in the previous game, and his 62 percent shooting there reflected the type of two-way line the Suns leaned on in this matchup.
Fourth quarter
The fourth quarter ended 28-28, and the final possession margin matched a game that featured 10 ties and 9 lead changes.
The Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets final score settled at 125-123, with Denver holding a 12-point biggest lead and the Suns reaching an 11-point biggest lead.
The Suns finished with 28 made free throws on 37 attempts for 76 percent, while the Nuggets went 22-for-30 for 73 percent at the line.
Phoenix generated 13 points off turnovers while committing 3 total turnovers, and Denver countered with 5 points off turnovers on 10 total turnovers.
Denver’s paint production totaled 58 points in the paint compared to 36 for Phoenix, while the Suns logged 5 blocks to Denver’s 2.
Phoenix Suns final whistle reaction centered on a one-possession finish after the Suns led for 20:16 and the Nuggets led for 23:47.
Phoenix Suns post-game interviews followed a night where Phoenix recorded 50 rebounds and Denver ended with 60.
Post-game thoughts Phoenix Suns also pointed to bench output, with Phoenix at 37 bench points and Denver at 38.
The Phoenix Suns will host the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona on 3/28/2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, with viewing on KJZZ, AZFamily, Suns+, Jazz+, and NBA TV.
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