The Nuggets played some of their best basketball of the season in the first half, but it all came unraveling in the second half as they suffered a heavy 122-105 defeat against the Suns in Phoenix.
Denver used a strong defensive performance in the opening 24 minutes to lead by as many as seven. The visitors held the Suns to just 33 percent from three in the first two quarters. Unfortunately, the Nuggets were unable to sustain that effort in the final 24 minutes. The Suns would explode for 65 points on 64.1 percent shooting.
Nikola Jokiu0107 led the Nuggets with 22 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals.