On Saturday night, brave Phoenix Suns (11-33) fans who might have expected to witness another loss instead were treated to their best game of the season. The Suns aggressively held onto the lead for the final 38 minutes of the game against the top-ranked Denver Nuggets (28-13), winning 102-93.
The Nuggets had beaten the Suns handily their first two meetings this season, including cruising to a win just two weeks ago in this same setting.
“That team outplayed us tonight,” Denver coach Mike Malone said of the Suns. “They played harder than us tonight, and it was apparent throughout the game.