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Next scoring possession, Jamal Murray attacks the rim head-on. Nuggets up 7–3. Murray also ended the first quarter by nailing a 50-foot heave. Not only that, but he caught fire in the fourth, looking like playoff Jamal just two games in.
Following the game, the NBA confirmed Jokic’s latest feat on social media, announcing he became just the fifth player in league history to open a season with back-to-back triple-doubles. He joins Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson on that exclusive list.
Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double of the season despite a quiet shooting night, Jamal Murray scored 23 points, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 133-111 in their home opener on Saturday night.
The Phoenix Suns continue their three-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the second of a back-to-back.
The Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors to open their 2025-26 season, but were able to bounce back to pick up a much-n
Aaron Gordon brought back Dunk Contest vibes with a 360 slam vs. the Suns and then dropped a hilarious ESPN quote postgame.
It has been three games and the Phoenix Suns are missing one of the two players they absolutely cannot afford to have sidelined. With that said, they have not offered a flattering first impression with their third straight dud in the first half, the latest coming in Saturday’s 133-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Coming off a crushing overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors in their season opener, the Denver Nuggets are gearing up to face another Pacific Division oppo
Gordon came out with red-hot shooting, scoring 50 points in his season debut against the Golden State Warriors. He continued that momentum in Denver's contest against the Suns, throwing down a remarkable 360 dunk. It called back to his dunk contest performances in 2016 and 2020.
The Phoenix Suns have ruled center Mark Williams (right knee injury management) out for Saturday’s road game against the Denver Nuggets. In addition to Williams, guard Jalen Green remains out with a right hamstring strain, per Saturday’s injury report.
PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns have ruled out Jalen Green (hamstring) and Mark Williams (right knee injury management) ahead of their clash against the Denver Nuggets tonight. Green has been out since preseason with his hamstring injury and is set to be re-evaluated soon.