Phoenix Suns overwhelmed by Denver Nuggets in defeat

Phoenix-Phoenix Suns (26-26) fell to Denver Nuggets (34-19) with a score of 122-105 Saturday night in Phoenix-Kun one night after a dramatic victory over Utah Jazz.

Suns was again without both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, while Denver lacked Michael Porter Jr. and Russell Westbrook.

Phoenix drew 37-32 after 12 minutes of action despite a rounded scoring attack from Phoenix, which included two three-point hits by Damion Lee.

The game got off to an exciting start, but the balance of Denver’s set up became a real match over the rest of the night.

Denver took a 63-55 lead to the break behind significant contributions from Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.

Suns failed to close the gap in the third set – Denver remained in control and expanded on the tip as they went up 98-81 and entered the final frame.

Wealth did not change for Phoenix across the last 12 minutes of playing time – and the game had finished members of Suns’ bench.

DEVIN BOOKER – 24 PTS, 7 ROB, 3 AST, 3-8 3PTFG

Tyus Jones – 15 pts, 3 rope, 10 ast

Bol Bol – 16 pts, 7 ropes, 4 blk

Nikola Jokic – 26 pts, 11 rope, 9 ast

Jamal Murray – 30 points, 3 rope, 5 ast

Suns falls to 26-26 and remains the 9th seed in the west-with two huge tests before the All-Star break directly in front of them.

Suns have to go 23-7 over the rest of the season to match last season’s 49 wins too – one uphill to put it easy.

Suns will face Memphis Grizzlies at home on Tuesday night before closing the first half of the season Wednesday night against Houston Rockets.